Which of the following most logically completes the passage?

Concerned about financial well-being of its elderly citizens, the government of Runagia decided two years ago to increase by 20 percent the government-provided pension paid to all Runagians over 65. Inflation in the intervening period has been negligible, and the increase has been duly received by all eligible Runagians. Nevertheless, many of them are no better off financially than they were before the increase, in large part because ________.

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They rely entirely on the government pension for their income

Runagian banks are so inefficient that it can take up to three weeks to cash a pension check

They buy goods whose prices tend to rise especially fast in times of inflation

The pension was increased when the number of elderly Runagians below the poverty level reached an all-time high

In Runagia children typically supplement the income of elderly parents, but only by enough to provide them with a comfortable living

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To determine the best completion for the passage, we need to analyze the context provided. The passage states that despite a 25 percent increase in pensions, many elderly citizens are still not better off financially. This suggests that the increase in pension is not sufficient to improve their financial situation. The most logical reason for this is that they depend solely on the…

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EzinneApr 10, 2025

Can someone explain it other way?

MrinmoyFeb 20, 2025

Greatt

shanaDec 29, 2024

still struggling with these types of problems

DonMay 19, 2024

Thankss

What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.

Common trap

Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.