Live GMAT classes with Target Test Prep start Nov 21 and Nov 22. First class free.

See classes
Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 winner: Target Test Prep, #1 Test Prep

Target Test Prep was voted #1 Best Test Prep in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards.

★★★★★5.0563 reviews
GMATLiveTeachStarts Nov 22
Josh Braslow, Target Test Prep GMAT expert
LIVE ONLINE CLASSES

Get Ready for GMAT Test Day Faster with Live Online Classes

with Josh Braslow, 20+ years in test prep

Nov 22 · Josh Braslow
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
40 hours of live online classes + 6 months of TTP OnDemand
  • Attend the first class for free
  • Every class is recorded, so you never fall behind
View classes & enroll
Limited seats availableTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeachOnDemandStart anytime
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Target Test Prep EA OnDemand

Self-paced EA prep. Study on your schedule.

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

with

165+ EA score guarantee
$05-day trial no automatic billing
Schedule
Included
40 hours of live online classes plus six months of access to the complete TTP EA OnDemand course.
  • 165+ EA Score Guarantee
  • 4,100+ Quant, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning practice questions
  • 400+ hours of in-depth video lessons
  • 3,000+ step-by-step video solutions
View EA class & enroll Start free 5-day trial
Limited cohort · enrollment openTrial includes full course accessTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemandStart anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

715+ score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions

Kaplan CR

Expert replies
by Maciek » Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:25 pm
"There is a referendum on the upcoming election ballot that would restrict companies doing business with the state from hiring an individual who has served in an elective office for a period of five years after the individual's term is over. I'm planning to vote against this referendum, because I think five years is too long to expect someone to go without being able to earn a living."

Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

(A) Voters should not be allowed to restrict the conduct of individuals no longer serving in public office.
(B) Companies that perform work for the state frequently want to hire former elected offcials in order to gain inside information.
(C) Former elected officials should not be restricted from seeking employment with private companies if other state employees are not required to do so.
(D) Agreements restricting the employment of former elected officials typically specify only one- or two-year periods.
(E) Former elected officals cannot earn a living in any way other than by working for companies that do business with the state.

OA E

Courtesy of Tani Wolff - Kaplan
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMFCnNrL ... ded#at=186

Hope it helps!
Best,
Maciek
"There is no greater wealth in a nation than that of being made up of learned citizens." Pope John Paul II

if you have any questions, send me a private message!

should you find this post useful, please click on "thanks" button :)
Join the discussion
Source: — Critical Reasoning |

by dinesh19aug » Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:21 pm
The conclusion : Referendum passes ----> ex-official will not be able to earn ANY living for 5 years.
Assumption: Aren't there any other job that the can do??


Only E addresses this.
Join the discussion

by diebeatsthegmat » Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:42 pm
Maciek wrote:"There is a referendum on the upcoming election ballot that would restrict companies doing business with the state from hiring an individual who has served in an elective office for a period of five years after the individual's term is over. I'm planning to vote against this referendum, because I think five years is too long to expect someone to go without being able to earn a living."

Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

(A) Voters should not be allowed to restrict the conduct of individuals no longer serving in public office.
(B) Companies that perform work for the state frequently want to hire former elected offcials in order to gain inside information.
(C) Former elected officials should not be restricted from seeking employment with private companies if other state employees are not required to do so.
(D) Agreements restricting the employment of former elected officials typically specify only one- or two-year periods.
(E) Former elected officals cannot earn a living in any way other than by working for companies that do business with the state.

OA E

Courtesy of Tani Wolff - Kaplan
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMFCnNrL ... ded#at=186

Hope it helps!
Best,
Maciek
ohhh this CR is very like the CR question in OG 11
E is the answer
Join the discussion

by Jim@Grockit » Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:56 am
It's definitely E.

One trick with Assumption questions is to look for things in the conclusion that were not part of the evidence -- they often point to the assumption, which is simply unstated evidence. As dinesh19aug pointed out, we get "too long to expect someone to go without being able to earn a living" where the original evidence only said that the person couldn't work for companies doing business with the state.
Join the discussion