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Effective street lighting has been proven to reduce crime. The city of Shambolia improved its lighting especially in areas where crime levels were particularly high. No substantial change in the amount of criminal activity in those areas was reported. Improved lighting alone is not sufficient to combat crime.
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A) The first is a general opinion; the second opposes the idea expressed by this opinion.
B) The first is a conclusion; the second is a premise that contradicts this conclusion.
C) The first presents factual information; the second is a conclusion based on this information.
D) The first is a premise; the second concludes the argument by challenging this premise.
E) The first is a piece of evidence; the second makes an inference based on this evidence.
OA D
Source: Economist GMAT
In the argument given, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A) The first is a general opinion; the second opposes the idea expressed by this opinion.
B) The first is a conclusion; the second is a premise that contradicts this conclusion.
C) The first presents factual information; the second is a conclusion based on this information.
D) The first is a premise; the second concludes the argument by challenging this premise.
E) The first is a piece of evidence; the second makes an inference based on this evidence.
OA D
Source: Economist GMAT
