In Canada, the National Postal Service has a monopoly on standard mail delivery, but a significant portion of what is sent via standard mail could be sent electronically. Electronic delivery companies argue that if the National Postal Service were to provide electronic delivery, it would have an unfair advantage, as its electronic service could be funded by the profits from its monopoly.

Which of the following questions can be answered based on the information in the passage above?

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(A) Is the National Postal Service as effective as privately owned electronic delivery services?

(B) If private companies were permitted to operate standard mail services, would they opt to do so?

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(D) Is the National Postal Service allowed to offer electronic delivery services?

(E) Is the National Postal Service likely to maintain a monopoly on electronic delivery?

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The passage states that electronic delivery companies argue that the National Postal Service would have an unfair advantage if it offered electronic delivery, implying that they believe the Postal Service does make a…

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CoverFeb 16, 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.

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