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Which of the following most logically completes the passage? Over 90 percent of individuals diagnosed with allergies, a condition affecting the immune system, also experience eczema, a chronic skin condition. The percentage of eczema sufferers who also have allergies must be lower than 90 percent, however, since _____.

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(A) eczema can exacerbate allergic reactions

(B) allergies are generally more prevalent than eczema

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(D) only a minority of individuals are affected by eczema

(E) the number of people who have both conditions exceeds those who have only one of them

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To determine the correct completion of the passage, we need to analyze the information provided. The passage states that over 90 percent of individuals with allergies also have eczema, but the percentage of eczema sufferers who also have allergies must be lower than 90 percent. This implies that not all eczema sufferers have allergies. The reason for this can be inferred from the options provided. Option (B) states that allergies are generally more…

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Comments

SargamFeb 23, 2025

good question

JoséJan 25, 2025

got this wrong on my practice

YatharthJul 29, 2024

Can someone explain it other way?

ZuzannaApr 13, 2024

Can you explain more?

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.