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The level of unemployment in Country X is lower than that in Country Y. The size of the population in both countries is the same, as is also the age distribution.

Which of the following is most likely to be true on the basis of the statements above?

A. There are more unemployed people in Country Y than there are in Country X.

B. There are more unemployed people in Country X than there are in Country Y.

C. There are as many unemployed people in Country Y as there are in Country X.

D. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is the same as that in Country Y.

E. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is lower than that in Country Y.


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The level of unemployment in Country X is lower than that in Country 08 Feb 2024, 03:14
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Statement: The level of unemployed people in X is lower. The level in Y is higher. Since both countries have the same population, Y has more unemployed people than X.

A. There are more unemployed people in Country Y than there are in Country X.
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B. There are more unemployed people in Country X than there are in Country Y.

C. There are as many unemployed people in Country Y as there are in Country X.

D. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is the same as that in Country Y.

E. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is lower than that in Country Y.­
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The level of unemployment in Country X is lower than that in Country Y. The size of the population in both countries is the same, as is also the age distribution.

Which of the following is most likely to be true on the basis of the statements above?

A. There are more unemployed people in Country Y than there are in Country X.- Correct

B. There are more unemployed people in Country X than there are in Country Y.- Opposite of A

C. There are as many unemployed people in Country Y as there are in Country X. - Not true

D. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is the same as that in Country Y. Not true

E. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is lower than that in Country Y. Not true

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The level of unemployment in Country X is lower than that in Country Y. The size of the population in both countries is the same, as is also the age distribution.

Which of the following is most likely to be true on the basis of the statements above?

A. There are more unemployed people in Country Y than there are in Country X.

This is an Inference question, so the argument is comprised of premises only, on which basis you are asked to draw a conclusion:

    Premise A: rate of unemployment in Country X < rate unemployment in Country Y
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    Premise B: population and age distribution in Country X = that of Country Y
    =
    Conclusion: ?

If both countries have the same population and in Country Y the unemployment rate is higher, then there are more unemployed people in Country Y (population × rate of X < population × rate of Y).


B. There are more unemployed people in Country X than there are in Country Y.

Incorrect.

This is an Inference question, so the argument is comprised of premises only, on which basis you are asked to draw a conclusion:

    Premise A: rate of unemployment in Country X < rate unemployment in Country Y
    +
    Premise B: population and age distribution in Country X = that of Country Y
    =
    Conclusion: ?

If both countries have the same population and in Country Y the unemployment rate is higher, why should the number of unemployed in Country X be greater?

Remember, the number of unemployed people is the rate (or percentage) of unemployment times the total population.


C. There are as many unemployed people in Country Y as there are in Country X.

Incorrect.

If both countries have the same population and in Country Y the unemployment rate is higher, why should the number of unemployed in Country X be equal to that in Country Y?

Remember, the number of unemployed people is the rate (or percentage) of unemployment times the total population.


D. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is the same as that in Country Y.

Incorrect.

If the percentage of the working population (i.e., level of employment) is equal in both countries, then the level of unemployment is also equal (people either work or they don't). However, Premise A states the level of unemployment is higher in Country Y.

This answer choice contradicts Premise A and therefore cannot be the conclusion.


E. The percentage of the population that are employed in Country X is lower than that in Country Y.

Incorrect.

If the percentage of the working population (i.e., level of employment) is smaller in Country X than in Country Y, then the level of unemployment is greater in Country X. However, Premise A states the level of unemployment is higher in Country Y.

This answer choice contradicts Premise A and therefore cannot be the conclusion.
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