Terry, a high school senior from State A, expressed an inter

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Terry, a high school senior from State A, expressed an interest in attending Fullem State College, which was located in State B. After a little research, Terry's parents discovered that Fullem State College offered residents of State B a substantial discount from its normal tuition cost. Therefore, the parents decided to move to State B.

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the parents' conclusion?

A. State B offers a large tax credit to families who send their children to colleges within State B.
B. Terry's sister, Leslie, graduated from Fullem State College five years ago.
C. The housing market in State B is unpredictable.
D. More than two-thirds of all students who attend Fullem State College do not need financial aid.
E. If the lower-tuition plan at Fullem State College is successful this year, it is likely that the program will be expanded in subsequent years.

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by deloitte247 » Sat May 25, 2019 7:29 pm

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Option A - Incorrect
Most scholarships are given to applicants who establish financial need. This can support their decision to move.

Option B - Correct
To qualify for the lower tuition, applicants must prove that they have lived in State B for at least three (3) years. I believe this directly attacks the conclusion by saying they won't get any financial aid they move to State B.

Option C - Incorrect
There are many colleges in State A that offer tuition discounts. Why did they even think of going to State B at first? Irrelevant.

Option D - Incorrect
State B is several hundred miles from State A, and moving there would be difficult. This won't weaken the argument, as they have already decided to move to State B.

Option E - Incorrect
Regular tuition at Fullem State College is lower than that of most state colleges.