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Two years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia was 345. Last year, the number increased to 435 people. We can conclude that the number of people involved in car accidents is on an upward trend and the number will be even higher this year.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the above conclusion?
(A) Last year, Terribilia experienced its first ever chain accident, in which almost a hundred people were involved.
(B) The number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
(C) Three years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terriblia was 521.
(D) 58% of the people who were involved in car accidents last year in Terribilia sustained minor injuries only.
(E) The number of people involved in work-related accidents in Terriblia has remained the same in the past two years.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the above conclusion?
(A) Last year, Terribilia experienced its first ever chain accident, in which almost a hundred people were involved.
(B) The number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia has been steadily increasing over the past decade.
(C) Three years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terriblia was 521.
(D) 58% of the people who were involved in car accidents last year in Terribilia sustained minor injuries only.
(E) The number of people involved in work-related accidents in Terriblia has remained the same in the past two years.
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Two years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia was 345. Last year, the number increased to 435 people. We can conclude that the number of people involved in car accidents is on an upward trend and the number will be even higher this year.
Two years back the people involved in car accident cases were 345
Last year, the people involved in car accident cases were 435.
This year accident cases will be higher. (The conclusion)
The statement streghthening the conclusion is
(A) Last year, Terribilia experienced its first ever chain accident, in which almost a hundred people were involved.
(If 100 out of 435 were in same accident, that means the no. Of cases at the most will be 336 which means there were few cases of car accident than last to last year, which is weakening the argument) (incorrect)
(B) The number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia has been steadily increasing over the past decade. ( can be the rmsteady reason to show that the graph is increasing from past decade) ((((could Be the reason))))
(C) Three years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terriblia was 521.(this shows the no. of people involved in car accident decreased next year so no confirmation regarding the accident will increase this year or not) (incorrect)
(D) 58% of the people who were involved in car accidents last year in Terribilia sustained minor injuries only.
(This is weaking the argument as its showing that the majority people suffer minor injuries only, which means this year car accident cases could also result in minor injuries) (incorrect)
(E) The number of people involved in work-related accidents in Terriblia has remained the same in the past two years.(nothing mentioned regarding work related injuries, invalid) (Incorrect)
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Two years back the people involved in car accident cases were 345
Last year, the people involved in car accident cases were 435.
This year accident cases will be higher. (The conclusion)
The statement streghthening the conclusion is
(A) Last year, Terribilia experienced its first ever chain accident, in which almost a hundred people were involved.
(If 100 out of 435 were in same accident, that means the no. Of cases at the most will be 336 which means there were few cases of car accident than last to last year, which is weakening the argument) (incorrect)
(B) The number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia has been steadily increasing over the past decade. ( can be the rmsteady reason to show that the graph is increasing from past decade) ((((could Be the reason))))
(C) Three years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terriblia was 521.(this shows the no. of people involved in car accident decreased next year so no confirmation regarding the accident will increase this year or not) (incorrect)
(D) 58% of the people who were involved in car accidents last year in Terribilia sustained minor injuries only.
(This is weaking the argument as its showing that the majority people suffer minor injuries only, which means this year car accident cases could also result in minor injuries) (incorrect)
(E) The number of people involved in work-related accidents in Terriblia has remained the same in the past two years.(nothing mentioned regarding work related injuries, invalid) (Incorrect)
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(A) Last year, Terribilia experienced its first ever chain accident, in which almost a hundred people were involved. -- First ever chain accident cannot help us prove that the number of accidents will continue to increase -- OUT
(B) The number of people involved in car accidents in Terribilia has been steadily increasing over the past decade. -- CORRECT , its showing accidents are increasing and there is a upward trend in accidents
(C) Three years ago, the number of people involved in car accidents in Terriblia was 521.-- This is a kind of weakener because it is showing that 3 yrs ago number of accidents were more and from argument if you see 2 yrs ago accidents were 345, its showing that accidents trend went in downward direction -- OUT
(D) 58% of the people who were involved in car accidents last year in Terribilia sustained minor injuries only.--Minor injuries cannot explain the accident trend -- OUT
(E) The number of people involved in work-related accidents in Terriblia has remained the same in the past two years.--Argument is not concerned about work related accident - OUT OF SCOPE
