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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
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In San Diego, many of the boats docked at the marina feature spacious sun decks. Approximately 75% of the boats sold in the last decade are older models, and none of these older models included sun decks. Based on this information, which of the following statements is most strongly supported? A. Buyers are more likely to prefer an older model with a sun deck over one without. B. Only new boat models are equipped with sun decks. C. There have been some newer boat models sold in the last decade in San Diego. D. All boats in San Diego that lack sun decks were sold in the last decade. E. No newer boat models with sun decks will be available in the next decade.
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B. Only new boat models are equipped with sun decks.
C. There have been some newer boat models sold in the last decade in San Diego.
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C
A. Buyers are more likely to prefer an older model with a sun deck over one without.
D
E. No newer boat models with sun decks will be available in the next decade.
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D. All boats in San Diego that lack sun decks were sold in the last decade.
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The statement that 'Approximately 75% of the boats sold in the last decade are older models, and none of these older models included sun decks' implies that there must be some newer models that were sold, as not…
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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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Difficulty
605-655
Type
CR