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28 Oct 2022, 21:01
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freemanfanmao
Haha. No, it isn't poorly constructed.
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Actually I don't see the confusion or ambiguity. But anyway, the exact definition of 'new car' does not affect the logic of the question. And terms like 'comparatively high' never have an exact definition. Judgments of what is 'high' and what is 'low' are always subjective. Again, the logic of the question does not depend on an exact meaning.
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You agree that @susy246 has provided a 'good logical explanation' why (D) is incorrect. That is all we need! We don't need to search for a 'convincing explanation' other than this one. A second, different explanation may not even exist.
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You have assumed that "many cars before 1993 already had the converter installed".
Meaning, you have assumed that the convertors were installed before 1993. But (D) does not say that. Read what exactly (D) says:
(D) Many Donians who own cars made before 1993 have had catalytic converters installed in their cars.
Perhaps the convertors were installed after 1993. In that case, emissions ARE expected to decrease.
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Welcome to the GMAT
It's these small wording nuances that make all the difference. Posted from my mobile device
29 Oct 2022, 19:53
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vv65
Points well taken, thank you for responding! I agree that most, if not all, of the things I felt ambiguous about in this question should not stop one from solving it. However, they did confuse me, hence hindering my ability to solve the question correctly and timely. But maybe that's the very intention of the question in the first place. So I knew it was probably just me being frustrated by this question from the very beginning for not getting the correct answer. Anyway, thanks for your response, it should help me to become better at GMAT
29 Oct 2022, 23:45
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freemanfanmao,
For CR questions of this type, it helps to reframe the question in the form "WHY ... EVEN THOUGH ...?" Then see which which answer choice provides a possible explanation.
So for this particular question, I ask:
Pay attention to the "if true" in the question stem. Don't try to judge whether the information in the answer choices is believable or likely. Accept that it as true.
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For CR questions of this type, it helps to reframe the question in the form "WHY ... EVEN THOUGH ...?" Then see which which answer choice provides a possible explanation.
So for this particular question, I ask:
- Why is it that nitrogen dioxide emissions in Donia's capital showed only an insignificant decline
EVEN THOUGH nitrogen dioxide emissions have been significantly reduced throughout most of the country?
Pay attention to the "if true" in the question stem. Don't try to judge whether the information in the answer choices is believable or likely. Accept that it as true.
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