The rise in the cost of aviation fuel is attributed to a significant drop in the supply of aviation fuel relative to its demand over the last year. However, the total amount of aviation fuel available for purchase today is greater than it was a year ago. If the statements above are true, which one of the following conclusions can be properly drawn based on them?

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(A) The demand for aviation fuel has decreased over the past year.

(B) The efficiency of aircraft engines has improved over the past year.

(D) The cost of producing aviation fuel has risen over the past year.

(E) The supply of crude oil for aviation fuel has diminished over the past year.

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To analyze the statements, we note that the price of aviation fuel has increased due to a sharp decrease in supply relative to demand. This indicates that while the total amount of aviation fuel available for sale is larger than last year, the supply relative to demand has decreased, leading to higher prices. The…

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DebraApr 18, 2025

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

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Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.