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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
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Eagle Airlines is considering a new strategy to lower its operational costs by cleaning its aircraft engines every four weeks instead of the typical practice of every eight weeks. This more frequent cleaning is expected to enhance engine performance, allowing the airline to delay necessary engine replacements, which can take up to 16 months. Additionally, regular cleaning is projected to decrease fuel usage by approximately 1.5 percent. The airline's strategy relies on the assumption that:
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Correct answer marked belowthe expense of cleaning engines every four weeks will not be significantly higher over time than the cost of engine replacements
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B
cleaning engines more frequently will provide Eagle Airlines with a market edge over other airlines
C
fuel costs are expected to increase soon, making fuel efficiency a priority
D
Eagle Airlines faces more challenges with engine replacements and fuel efficiency compared to its competitors
E
engine cleaning does not require the aircraft to be grounded
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Eagle Airlines' strategy to clean engines every four weeks instead of every eight weeks is based on the assumption that the costs associated with this more frequent cleaning will not exceed the long-term costs of engine replacements. This is crucial because if…
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NafisFeb 16, 2025
good question
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ShobithJan 2, 2025
This is exactly what I needed to practice
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AnshumanMar 16, 2025
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DaryaMay 2, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.
Common trap
Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR