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08 May 2023, 02:28
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Figures indicate that the economy is recovering from its recent recession. Over the past three quarters, consumer spending on durable goods has decreased and spending on non-essential items has increased, which indicates that consumers are no longer worried about simple survival and are once again becoming focused on achieving a level of comfort and luxury.
Which of the following best expresses the role of the two bolded statements in the argument above?
(A) The first is a phenomenon the author tries to explain; the second is a secondary conclusion in support of the first.
(B) The first is the position the author argues against; the second the author`s position.
(C) The first is a position the author seeks to undermine; the second is a premise the author uses to indicate a flaw in that position.
(D) The first is the author's main point; the second is a premise the author uses to support that conclusion.
(E) The first is the author's main conclusion; the second is the primary evidence from which that conclusion is drawn.
Which of the following best expresses the role of the two bolded statements in the argument above?
(A) The first is a phenomenon the author tries to explain; the second is a secondary conclusion in support of the first.
(B) The first is the position the author argues against; the second the author`s position.
(C) The first is a position the author seeks to undermine; the second is a premise the author uses to indicate a flaw in that position.
(D) The first is the author's main point; the second is a premise the author uses to support that conclusion.
(E) The first is the author's main conclusion; the second is the primary evidence from which that conclusion is drawn.
08 May 2023, 12:31
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1. Last 3 Qrt : Cons Spndng (Dur Goods)↓ & Spending on Durable goods ↑
2. Indication : Cons not worried about survival -> focusing on comfort & luxury
3. 1st Bold Part : These figures represents eco. recovering from recession.
First bold part is clearly a Conclusion, options are pretty straightforward , answer must clearly be (E) as the first sentence is the main conclusion and the 22nd bold part is the supporting evidence, used to arrive at that conclusion, hence Answer must be (E)
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09 May 2023, 03:49
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I don't understand how to elminate option D. The first BF is the main point/ conclusion, and the second BF does support the first one. Shouldn't "figures" be the primary evidence instead of 2nd BF from which conclusion is drawn?
