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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


 


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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


 


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Premise: More cars are sold in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.
Conclusion: Residents of BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of Volkswagendorf.

A weakening statement would point out some other reason than fascination for the residents of BMWdorf to buy more cars than those of VW dorf.

A. This is a weakening statement. If the population of BMWdorf is higher, then it is expected that the car sales in that town will also be higher - fascination for cars may not be the reason that more cars are sold there. It might just be that because more people live in BMWdorf, more cars are sold there.

B. This is a weakening statement. If the income in Volkswagendorf is lower, then it is expected that the car sales in that town will also be lower. Having less fascination for cars may not be the reason that fewer cars are sold there. It may be the case that the residents of Volkswagendorf have fascination for cars but cannot buy them because of financial constraints.

C. This is a weakening statement. If the environmental rules are stricter in Volkswagendorf, then it is expected that the car sales in that town will also be lower. Having less fascination for cars may not be the reason that fewer cars are sold there. It may be the case that the residents of Volkswagendorf have fascination for cars but cannot buy them because of stricter rules.

D. Correct. This is NOT a weakening statement. If the public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf, then it is expected that the car sales in that town will be lower. Thus fascination may indeed be the reason that the residents in BMWdorf buy more cars.

E. This is a weakening statement. If the roads of BMWdorf are more dangerous for bicycle riders, then it is expected that the car sales in that town will be higher - fascination for cars may not be the reason that more cars are sold there. It might just be that because people in BMWdorf do not want to use bicycles because of the associated danger, more cars are sold there.
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 08:19
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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


What's our task here? We need to find the option that's NOT a weakener. Seems irrelevant, but the number of times I've wasted my time on this is way up there. Anyway, let's eliminate the options one by one.

(A) if the population is higher in Town B, it is possible that more people in Town B buy cars than Town V. But the percentage of population buying a car in Town V is > percentage of people buying a car in Town B.

Hence, this is a weakener.

(B) If the residents of Town V have a lower average income, maybe that's why they buy fewer cars. It doesn't show Town B's obsession with buying cars, hence this is a weakener too.

(C) Maybe because of environmental laws being strict in Town V, fewer cars are bought there. Again, a weakener

(D) This option suggests that there's a better alternative available for Town B, yet they are out there buying more cars. This shows Town B's obsession with cars, hence this isn't a weakener.

(E) Bicycles are a good alternative and with infrastructure in place, maybe that's why town V buys fewer cars.

Hence, option D is the right answer.
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 08:24
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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.-- This is weakening. If there are 100 people in BMWdorf and 50% buy car its 50 car sold. IN Volkswagendorf if there are only 20 people and 100% by car, still the sale of car will be more in BMWdorf but that doesn't imply they are more fascinated.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf. - Weakener-- its not that BMWdorf is buying more its that Volkswagendorf is buying less as their average income is less. So relatively, BMWdorf's sale is more

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.- weakener - Its is possible that because of this reason people in BMWdorf buy more car and not because they are fascinated. A new information that is weakening the ..more sale due more fascination linkage

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf. - This is the right answer. If public transport is cheaper
why will people buy more car, This not creating any impact. It is instead questioning the premise.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf. -- Another reason to support that people in BMWDorf have no other better choice but to drive a car and hence they buy car more not because they are fascinated- This too is a weakener
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 08:31
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Correct answer : Choice D


A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf. - Wrong : this weakens the idea that BMW town ppl were ACTUALLY fascinated with buying cars. Its just that there are more ppl there

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf. - Wrong : this weakens the idea that BMW town ppl were ACTUALLY fascinated with buying cars. Its just that they have relatively more money

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf. - Wrong : this weakens the idea that BMW town ppl were ACTUALLY fascinated with buying cars. Its just that rules are a bit relaxed there

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf. - Correct. This choice suggests that , inspite of the cheaper public transport, they still buy cars. Hence they MUST BE fascinated with cars

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf. - Wrong : This choice suggests that volkswagan ppl have relatively less interest instead of the point that bmw ppl have more interest.
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 08:43
conclusion: is that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one? Implies the statement may strengthen or do not weaken the argument.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf. - may or may not weaken..Incorrect

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf. Avg income may be high enough to afford cars.. may or may not weaken..Incorrect

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf. this may or may not weaken..Incorrect

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf. Again it may or may not weaken..Incorrect

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf. Correct as this will strengthen the conclusion and make the residents of the town BMWdorf more fascinated with cars since they dont have a better option.
Answer: E
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the correct answer is D:
choice A, weak the argument by finding another explanation; maybe it is because the population of BMWdorf is higher is the reason why car sales are big.
choice B, weak the argument because if people have lower income they will not buy car , this is an explanation on why sales are higher in BMW dorf
Choice C weak the argument by finding another explanation of why people in BMWdorf are buying more cars than volwsagerdorf
choice D, strengthen the argument; if public transport is cheaper in BMWdorf than it could be that the reason behind the car sales is car fascination
Choice E, weak the argument by finding another explanation on why people of BMWdorf buy more cars.
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Weaken the claim that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.
Population of BMW high-weaken the statement because here population is more mean alternative cause of more car
B-lower income of Volks also alternate cause of less car of volks
Calso alternate cause
D-public transport cheaper in volks so alternate cause
E irrelevant so ans E

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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 09:13
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Premise :
survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf.

conclusion :
residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf. this weakens the argument

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf. this weakens the argument

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf. this weakens the argument

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf. this does not weaken argument but provides

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf. this weakens as it provides alternate reasoning why people prefer bicycles over cars in Volkswagendorf

OPTION D is correct



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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


 


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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 09:17
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Sales of car is more in B than V. Conclusion : Residents of B is more fascinated than that of V.

Noe question stem asks for option which doesn't weaken the argument.
All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.- May be logical reason than fascination

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf. -logical reason

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf. Logical reason

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.- It's fascination only. correct answer

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.- residents don't feel safer while riding in B than V. So they buys car.A valid logical reason.
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Answer is D
A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.
Weaken
B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.
Weaken
C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.
Weaken
D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf. strengthen. Thus the answer

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.
Weaken
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 09:46
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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


 


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In simple words, which option support / strengthen the argument.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf: It weaken as more population in B.., hence more car purchase. No fascination. Reject

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf: It again weaken the argument. Reject
C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf: Weaken the argument. Reject

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf: Strengthen the argument as even with cheaper & convenient options, residents purchase cars. Right Opiton

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf: Weaken the argument. Reject

Option D is the Answer
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 10:59
In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

This is a weaken question and hence I am looking at it like this "How can we prove that BMWdorf residents are NOT more fascinated with cars that Volkswagendorf residents"
Option A clearly stands out for me, since it negates the core idea of fascination and tells us that BMWdorf simply has more residents than the Volkswagendorf, and hence more cars are sold in BMWdorf
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Conclusion: BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

This weakens the argument.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

This weakens the argument

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

This weakens the argument

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

This seems correct, if public transport is cheaper and more convenient, then the reason strengthens the conclusion "BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf"

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.

This weakens the argument

IMO D
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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 13:20
IMO , Option D is correct.
Option D is the only option that does not weaken the argument.
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[quote="Bunuel"]In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.
This is a weakener as this gives an alternative option behind residents of BMWdorf buying more cars than people of Volkswagendorf
B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.
This is also a weakener.As the people of Volkswagendorf have less income thus they bought less cars
C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.
This is a weakener. Volkswagendorf residents are unable to buy more cars due to environment regulations
D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.
This is the correct option.This is not related to the fact that people of BMWdorf are buying more cars
E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.
This could be another reason for Volkswagendorf people not buying cars.t hus this is another weakener

 


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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.


B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.


C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.


D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


 


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Conclusion: the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.
INCORRECT. This weakens the argument by giving us an alternate reason. BMWdorf having higher population than Volkswagendorf may be the cause as to why residents of the town BMWdorf have bought more total cars han the residents of the town Volkswagendorf

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.
INCORRECT. This weakens the argument by giving us an alternate reason. The lower average income of residents of Volkswagendorf may explain why people refrain from buying more cars than people of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.
INCORRECT. This weakens the argument by giving us an alternate reason. The residents of Volkswagendorf may not buy more cars just because there are more restricting environment related rules.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.
CORRECT This does not weaken. This may slightly strengthen the argument in fact by eliminating an alternate reason for the conclusion. In this case, even with better and cheaper public transport, residents of BMWdorf have bought more cars than residents of Volkswagendorf. This could indeed mean that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.
INCORRECT. This weakens the argument by giving us an alternate reason. This shows that since it is safer for bicycle riders to ride bicycles in Volkswagendorf, residents there may just prefer bicycles over cars, and thus refrain from buying more cars.
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if population is more then,there is a reason why more cars are there in one particular city than another

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Re: GMAT Club World Cup 2022 (DAY 6): In a survey to collect data about [#permalink] New post   18 Jul 2022, 20:03
Fact 1: the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf.
Conclusion: the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

To find argument that is unable to weaken the conclusion.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.
--> This gives an alternate reason why residents of BMWdorf buy more cares. It is not due to fascination with cars but because the population is higher in BMWdorf town.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.
--> This gives an alternate reason why Volkswagendorf are unable to buy more cares than BMWdorf residents.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.
--> This gives an alternate reason why Volkswagendorf are unable to buy more cares than BMWdorf residents.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.
--> This gives an alternate reason why Volkswagendorf are unable to buy more cares than BMWdorf residents.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.
--> Bicycle lanes are outside the context of given argument. We do not know how bicycle lanes affect the car buying decision of residents of both towns. This fact is unable to weaken the argument.

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In a survey to collect data about sales of cars in various towns, it was found that the residents of the town BMWdorf buy more cars than the residents of the town Volkswagendorf. From this information it was concluded that the residents of the town BMWdorf are more fascinated with cars than those of the town Volkswagendorf.

All of the following statements, if true, weaken the argument, except which one?

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.

This is an EXCEPT question. We need to find one which does not weaken.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf.

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf.

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf.

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf.

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf.


 


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This is an EXCEPT question. We need to find one which does not weaken.

A. The population of BMWdorf is higher than that of Volkswagendorf. -- This weakens as if more people means they buy more cars

B. The residents of Volkswagendorf have a lower average income than those of BMWdorf. -- This weakens as if more income means more cars -- Incorrect

C. Environment related rules restricting buying of personal vehicles are not as strictly implemented in BMWdorf as in Volkswagendorf. --- Weakens as stricter implementation means lesser cars -- Weakens

D. Using public transport is cheaper and more convenient in BMWdorf than in Volkswagendorf. -- strengthens because inspite of cheaper and convinient cars people in BMWdorf are buying more cars -- CORRECT

E. The roads of Volkswagendorf have marked bicycle lanes making it safer for bicycle riders there than in BMWdorf. --- safer lanes for bicycle means lesser cars -- Incorrect

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