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US flu problem

by pradeepkaushal9518 » Thu May 27, 2010 4:32 am
The number of United States citizens suffering from the flu increased significantly this year over last year. Since this increase did not occur among citizens of other countries, it is likely the result of a particular flu virus confined to the United States.

Which of the following, if true, would cast the most serious doubt on the explanation for the increase given above?

A.Many non-US citizens took flu vaccines this year.
B. This year, the flu suffered by citizens of other countries was generally more severe than that suffered by US citizens.
C. A large percentage of US citizens who suffered from the flu this year were living abroad.
D. Many US citizens who suffered from the flu this year also suffered from the flu last year.

E. The number of US citizens did not change significantly between last year and this year.
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by Gyan » Thu May 27, 2010 4:57 am
I think Its C. This is the answer as it hurts the assumption and undermines the conclusion that Flu is confined to US.


Premise:-
"¢ Number of US Citizens suffering from Flow increased over last year.
"¢ No Increase among Citizens of other countries.
Conclusion:-
Flu is confined to US.

Assumption?
"¢ US citizens live only in US and other citizens don't live in US.

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by Gyan » Thu May 27, 2010 5:56 pm
What is the right answer?

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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Thu May 27, 2010 10:50 pm
oa is C thanks