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The State Department is a much sought after office for college graduates interested in international relations. Benjamin F., a young college graduate, is interested in international relations and would like to acquire a position in the State Department. Thus, he has decided to study French to improve his chances.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously strengthens Benjamin F.'s decision to study French?
(A) 60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French.
(B) The percentage of French speakers among State Department workers is no different from that percentage in the general population.
(C) The Applicant's Guide to the State Department does not specify knowledge of foreign languages as a prerequisite.
(D) A strong command of Spanish is an advantage for those applying for positions in the State Department.
(E) A friend of Benjamin F.'s has recommended that Benjamin study French.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously strengthens Benjamin F.'s decision to study French?
(A) 60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French.
(B) The percentage of French speakers among State Department workers is no different from that percentage in the general population.
(C) The Applicant's Guide to the State Department does not specify knowledge of foreign languages as a prerequisite.
(D) A strong command of Spanish is an advantage for those applying for positions in the State Department.
(E) A friend of Benjamin F.'s has recommended that Benjamin study French.
Updated on: 27 Aug 2025, 01:35
Originally posted by CareerLauncherMBA on 18 Aug 2025, 00:18.
Last edited by CareerLauncherMBA on 27 Aug 2025, 01:35, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by CareerLauncherMBA on 27 Aug 2025, 01:35, edited 1 time in total.
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The conclusion we are testing is:
"Benjamin’s decision to study French will improve his chances of getting into the State Department."
We want a statement that most strengthens that reasoning — i.e., one that shows that knowing French makes an applicant more likely to get accepted.
Option-by-option analysis:
(A) 60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French.
This strongly suggests that French is common among successful applicants, which could mean it is advantageous. This correlates with better chances and thus strengthens the decision.
(B) The percentage of French speakers among State Department workers is no different from that in the general population.
This suggests French speakers are not any more prevalent in the State Department than in the general population, which weakens the decision.
(C) The Applicant's Guide ... does not specify foreign languages as a prerequisite.
Not having it as a formal requirement doesn’t mean it’s not an advantage; but this doesn't provide a reason that French specifically improves chances.
(D) A strong command of Spanish is an advantage ...
This strengthens Spanish as an advantage, not French. Irrelevant.
(E) A friend of Benjamin's recommended ...
Anecdotal advice, not evidence that it increases acceptance.
Best Answer:
(A) — "60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French"
This is the only choice that suggests a meaningful correlation between knowing French and being accepted, strengthening Benjamin’s decision
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"Benjamin’s decision to study French will improve his chances of getting into the State Department."
We want a statement that most strengthens that reasoning — i.e., one that shows that knowing French makes an applicant more likely to get accepted.
Option-by-option analysis:
(A) 60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French.
This strongly suggests that French is common among successful applicants, which could mean it is advantageous. This correlates with better chances and thus strengthens the decision.
(B) The percentage of French speakers among State Department workers is no different from that in the general population.
This suggests French speakers are not any more prevalent in the State Department than in the general population, which weakens the decision.
(C) The Applicant's Guide ... does not specify foreign languages as a prerequisite.
Not having it as a formal requirement doesn’t mean it’s not an advantage; but this doesn't provide a reason that French specifically improves chances.
(D) A strong command of Spanish is an advantage ...
This strengthens Spanish as an advantage, not French. Irrelevant.
(E) A friend of Benjamin's recommended ...
Anecdotal advice, not evidence that it increases acceptance.
Best Answer:
(A) — "60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French"
This is the only choice that suggests a meaningful correlation between knowing French and being accepted, strengthening Benjamin’s decision
Want to give a Free GMAT diagnostic test: https://2ly.link/2Alsw
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"Benjamin’s decision to study French will improve his chances of getting into the State Department."
We want a statement that most strengthens that reasoning — i.e., one that shows that knowing French makes an applicant more likely to get accepted.
Option-by-option analysis:
(A) 60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French.
This strongly suggests that French is common among successful applicants, which could mean it is advantageous. This correlates with better chances and thus strengthens the decision.
Answer: A
We want a statement that most strengthens that reasoning — i.e., one that shows that knowing French makes an applicant more likely to get accepted.
Option-by-option analysis:
(A) 60% of those who are accepted to the State Department know at least basic French.
This strongly suggests that French is common among successful applicants, which could mean it is advantageous. This correlates with better chances and thus strengthens the decision.
Answer: A
