Historians investigating the site of an ancient battle and subsequent fall of a fortress are examining two distinct layers of soil in a hill. The upper layer contains fragments of armor from a later era than the battle, while the lower layer shows no such artifacts.

Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the evidence above?

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The lower layer is where the fortress stood during the battle.

The historical accounts mix events from different times.

The upper layer does not correspond to the time of the battle.

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The battle extended over a significant period before the fortress fell.

The armor fragments were brought to the fortress by mercenaries.

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To determine which hypothesis is best supported by the evidence, we analyze the information provided. The upper layer contains armor fragments from a later era than the battle, indicating that this layer does not represent the time of the battle.…

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PatrickMar 2, 2025

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JotiApr 15, 2025

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RaghavJul 22, 2024

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KanzaMar 2, 2024

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What this question tests

What it tests

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

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