TOUGH CR

varun007 · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:06 am Post subject: TOUGH CR

Doctor: Research shows that adolescents who play video games on a regular basis are three times as likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome as are adolescents who do not play video games. Federal legislation that prohibits the sale of video games to minors would help curb this painful wrist condition among adolescents.

The doctor’s conclusion depends on which of the following assumptions?

The majority of federal legislators would vote for a bill that prohibits the sale of video games to minors.
Not all adolescents who play video games on a regular basis suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Playing video games is the only way an adolescent can develop carpal tunnel syndrome.
Most parents would refuse to purchase video games for their adolescent children.
The regular playing of video games by adolescents does not produce such beneficial effects as better hand-eye coordination and improved reaction time.

codesnooker · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:12 am Post subject:

IMO (B)

What is OA?

niraj_a · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:25 am Post subject:

I was choosing between B and C, then I negated both answer choices, and in the end chose C.

If we negate B, then the answer choice will say - All adolescents who play video games regularly will have carpal tunnel syndrome. This does not break down the argument bur rather supports it.

This led to me to choose C as the answer.

codesnooker · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:43 am Post subject:

I did some search on Google. On MGMAT forum, same question was discussed. Here is the link:

http://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/post14011.html

According MGMAT, OA is (D).

niraj_a · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:31 am Post subject:

wow

looks like i will have to study harder for this stupid exam....