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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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The GreenLeaf Corporation, a prominent organic food retailer, has faced scrutiny from investors because most of its products are sourced from Country Y, where pesticide use is rampant. To address these concerns, GreenLeaf has implemented a certification program for farms. They have employed a team of agricultural experts and inspectors who examine the farming practices of Country Y's suppliers to ensure compliance with organic standards, conduct unannounced visits to farms to check practices, and certify farms as approved sources of organic produce. GreenLeaf claims that its products from Country Y are sourced organically.
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the justification provided for GreenLeaf's claim?
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The government of Country Y has recently increased regulations on pesticide use.
Only about 15% of the farms in Country Y are inspected by GreenLeaf's team each year.
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C
GreenLeaf has received positive feedback from customers regarding its organic products.
D
GreenLeaf has invested heavily in training its inspectors to ensure compliance.
E
The majority of GreenLeaf's suppliers have been in business for over a decade.
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To determine which statement would most undermine GreenLeaf's claim that its products are sourced organically, we need to consider the effectiveness of their inspection process. The statement that 'Only about 15% of the farms in Country Y are inspected by GreenLeaf's team each year' suggests that a very small portion of the farms are…
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ArpanJan 24, 2025
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.
Common trap
Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR