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Statistics released last week demonstrated that the Speedy train company had 5 derailments in the last five years. In all five accidents Caracol-built engines were involved. This year Speedy bought 3 more Caracol engines, which surprised many in the industry, since experts had expected Speedy to avoid that particular model after the accidents.
Which of the following, if true, provides the best reason for Speedy's decision?
A The five accidents were not due to mechanical failure, and in fact the safety features of the Caracol-built engines were key in saving many lives.
B Speedy reported fewer derailments in the 1980s, when it used Atlas engines on all of its trains.
C Safety inspectors have given a clean bill of health to all of Speedy's passenger cars and dining cars.
D In the last five years many other train companies have switched from Caracol engines to the engines of its major competitor.
E Speedy determined that human error was not a major cause of the accident in four of the five accidents.
Which of the following, if true, provides the best reason for Speedy's decision?
A The five accidents were not due to mechanical failure, and in fact the safety features of the Caracol-built engines were key in saving many lives.
B Speedy reported fewer derailments in the 1980s, when it used Atlas engines on all of its trains.
C Safety inspectors have given a clean bill of health to all of Speedy's passenger cars and dining cars.
D In the last five years many other train companies have switched from Caracol engines to the engines of its major competitor.
E Speedy determined that human error was not a major cause of the accident in four of the five accidents.
26 Mar 2025, 01:26
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Statistics released last week demonstrated that the Speedy train company had 5 derailments in the last five years. In all five accidents Caracol-built engines were involved. This year Speedy bought 3 more Caracol engines, which surprised many in the industry, since experts had expected Speedy to avoid that particular model after the accidents.
Which of the following, if true, provides the best reason for Speedy's decision?
A The five accidents were not due to mechanical failure, and in fact the safety features of the Caracol-built engines were key in saving many lives. Strengthening the reason in favor of caracol engines
B Speedy reported fewer derailments in the 1980s, when it used Atlas engines on all of its trains. Weakening the speedy's choice of favoring caracol engine
C Safety inspectors have given a clean bill of health to all of Speedy's passenger cars and dining cars. Out of scope
D In the last five years many other train companies have switched from Caracol engines to the engines of its major competitor. Weakening the speedy's choice of favoring caracol engine
E Speedy determined that human error was not a major cause of the accident in four of the five accidents. Weakening the speedy choice of favoring caracol engine
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Which of the following, if true, provides the best reason for Speedy's decision?
A The five accidents were not due to mechanical failure, and in fact the safety features of the Caracol-built engines were key in saving many lives. Strengthening the reason in favor of caracol engines
B Speedy reported fewer derailments in the 1980s, when it used Atlas engines on all of its trains. Weakening the speedy's choice of favoring caracol engine
C Safety inspectors have given a clean bill of health to all of Speedy's passenger cars and dining cars. Out of scope
D In the last five years many other train companies have switched from Caracol engines to the engines of its major competitor. Weakening the speedy's choice of favoring caracol engine
E Speedy determined that human error was not a major cause of the accident in four of the five accidents. Weakening the speedy choice of favoring caracol engine
IMO A
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The answer is (A).
(A) Correct. The five accidents were not due to mechanical failure (Failure of the Caracol engines), and it even saves many lives despite derailment. So (A) supports the company's decision to continue using the engine.
(B) Weakens the argument by suggesting it shouldn't continue using the engine
(C) Out of scope (doesn't affect the argument)
(D) Other companies' decisions are out of scope
(E) If human error is not a major cause, it rules out an alternative reason to continue using the engine, weaking the company's decision.
(A) Correct. The five accidents were not due to mechanical failure (Failure of the Caracol engines), and it even saves many lives despite derailment. So (A) supports the company's decision to continue using the engine.
(B) Weakens the argument by suggesting it shouldn't continue using the engine
(C) Out of scope (doesn't affect the argument)
(D) Other companies' decisions are out of scope
(E) If human error is not a major cause, it rules out an alternative reason to continue using the engine, weaking the company's decision.
