Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Apr 2601:30 AM EDT
-02:30 AM EDT
Learn how Keshav, a Chartered Accountant, scored an impressive 705 on GMAT in just 30 days with GMATWhiz's expert guidance. In this video, he shares preparation tips and strategies that worked for him, including the mock, time management, and more.
Apr 2512:30 AM EDT
-01:30 AM EDT
At one point, she believed GMAT wasn’t for her. After scoring 595, self-doubt crept in and she questioned her potential. But instead of quitting, she made the right strategic changes. The result? A remarkable comeback to 695. Check out how Saakshi did it.
Apr 2610:00 AM EDT
-11:00 AM EDT
The Target Test Prep course represents a quantum leap forward in GMAT preparation, a radical reinterpretation of the way that students should study. Try before you buy with a 5-day, full-access trial of the course for FREE!
Apr 2711:00 AM EDT
-12:00 PM EDT
Prefer video-based learning? The Target Test Prep OnDemand course is a one-of-a-kind video masterclass featuring 400 hours of lecture-style teaching by Scott Woodbury-Stewart, founder of Target Test Prep and one of the most accomplished GMAT instructors
Apr 2808:00 AM PDT
-11:00 AM PDT
Whether you are just beginning your MBA journey or fine-tuning your path to a 700+ score, GMAT Day is designed to give you a competitive edge.
May 0111:00 AM PDT
-12:00 PM PDT
Free- full-length test + 15 concept videos + 150+ short videos + study plan!
03 Dec 2024, 01:58
Kudos
Bookmarks
B
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
95%
(hard)
Question Stats:
29% (01:49) correct
71%
(02:13)
wrong
based on 137
sessions
History
Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
Political Analyst: The city council’s proposal to increase funding for public transportation is unnecessary and should be rejected. A recent survey showed that only 40% of city residents regularly use public transportation. Moreover, the proposal is heavily supported by a coalition of environmental groups that have a vested interest in promoting green initiatives, regardless of their practicality or cost. Therefore, the council should focus on other areas that benefit a larger portion of the population instead of catering to special interest groups.
Which of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the political analyst’s reasoning?
A. The analyst assumes that because a minority uses public transportation, increasing its funding cannot benefit the majority.
B. The analyst dismisses the proposal by questioning the motives of its supporters rather than addressing the proposal’s merits.
C. The analyst overlooks the possibility that improved public transportation could lead to increased usage among residents.
D. The analyst fails to provide evidence that funding other areas would indeed benefit a larger portion of the population.
E. The analyst assumes that environmental groups are solely motivated by self-interest without acknowledging their broader social concerns.
Which of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the political analyst’s reasoning?
A. The analyst assumes that because a minority uses public transportation, increasing its funding cannot benefit the majority.
B. The analyst dismisses the proposal by questioning the motives of its supporters rather than addressing the proposal’s merits.
C. The analyst overlooks the possibility that improved public transportation could lead to increased usage among residents.
D. The analyst fails to provide evidence that funding other areas would indeed benefit a larger portion of the population.
E. The analyst assumes that environmental groups are solely motivated by self-interest without acknowledging their broader social concerns.
03 Dec 2024, 07:12
Kudos
Bookmarks
chandy123
IMO C, Not sure how B is the answer. What is the source of this question? The question seems to be flawed.
03 Dec 2024, 07:57
Kudos
Bookmarks
HarshaBujji
Premises:
1. Only 40% of residents currently use public transportation.
2. The proposal is supported by environmental groups, which are accused of having a "vested interest" and prioritizing green initiatives regardless of practicality or cost.
Conclusion:
the council should focus on other areas that "benefit a larger portion of the population" instead of catering to special interest groups.
Why B is the best answer:
The analyst fails to refer to the advantages of the proposal and attacks the proposal itself by questioning the motives of environmental groups, which means that the focus shifts to questioning the proponents' motives rather than evaluating the proposal on its own.
Why Other Choices Are Incorrect:
A: This one could be tempting. However, the analyst does not directly claim that public transportation funding cannot benefit the majority because only a minority currently uses it. What the analyst means is that the social resources can be better utilized on other areas instead of catering to special interest groups.
C: While it is true that improved public transportation could increase usage, this is not a flaw in the analyst's reasoning. The flaw lies in dismissing the proposal based on the motives of its supporters.
D: The analyst does not fail to provide evidence about other areas of funding; they simply state that other areas should benefit a larger portion of the population.
E: The analyst does not claim that environmental groups are solely motivated by self-interest. The focus is on dismissing the proposal due to the alleged "vested interest" of the supporters.
