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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
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In a recent survey about financial awareness among college freshmen, it was found that one-fourth of students report having "major financial obligations." These obligations may include paying for their own tuition, rent, or groceries. Additionally, another survey indicates that a significant issue with budgeting exists among college students. It reveals that 75% of freshmen have never participated in a financial literacy workshop, even though the same percentage of students have opened checking accounts, and half of these account holders have incurred overdraft fees.
Which of the following conclusions can be properly drawn from the statements above?
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Correct answer marked belowA. Colleges should consider adding financial literacy workshops to their orientation programs.
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B. At least one-fourth of college freshmen have part-time jobs to manage their finances.
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C. The number of college freshmen with major financial obligations is less than the number of freshmen who have incurred overdraft fees.
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D. All college freshmen who pay for their own tuition, rent, or groceries have major financial obligations.
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E. Most college students do not have any financial obligations to their families.
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The correct conclusion is A. The statements indicate that a significant number of college freshmen have major financial obligations, yet a large percentage have not received any financial education. This…
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왈왈Mar 8, 2025
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.
Common trap
Choosing an option that could be true or is likely true — inference answers must be guaranteed by the passage.
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605-655
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CR