In a college election, Tom received 50% of the votes cast, Jim received 30% of the votes cast, and Joanna received the remaining 20% of the votes cast. Jim was eventually declared the winner of the election for the post of the college President.

Which of the following conclusions can most properly be drawn from the information above?

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There were only three candidates who stood for the election.

The college students most likely don’t like Joanna.

Tom must have spent more time campaigning than Jim or Joanna did.

The number of votes received was not a criterion to decide who would be President.

There must be some criterion, other than the number of votes received, that also helps decide who would be President.

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What this question tests

Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.