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by gmatnmein2010 » Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:10 am
In a certain state, hunting permits require the hunter to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license or state identification, and have completed a safety program within the past 5 years. The hunter must also sign a legal document pledging not to consume alcohol while hunting.

Which of the following can be correctly inferred from the above statements?


All states have the same requirements for hunting permits.


Hunters under the age of 21 don't need to sign the alcohol pledge because they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol under any circumstances.


If a person last completed the safety program six years ago, he will have to complete the program again before he can be eligible for a permit.


Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state.


Hunting is such a dangerous activity that state controls and requirements are necessary to ensure that nobody gets hurt.
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by fibbonnaci » Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:47 am
a) All states have the same requirements for hunting permits. [this is not stated anywhere. Stimulus talks about one state only. Eliminated!]


b) Hunters under the age of 21 don't need to sign the alcohol pledge because they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol under any circumstances.[against the stimulus. Eliminated!. the stimulus requires everyone who hunts to sign the pledge.]


If a person last completed the safety program six years ago, he will have to complete the program again before he can be eligible for a permit. [Bingo! correctly expresses the statement in the stimulus]


Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state. [not 18 does not mean under 18. incase he is above 18yrs of age and he matches the other requirements, he will surely get the permit. Eliminated!]


Hunting is such a dangerous activity that state controls and requirements are necessary to ensure that nobody gets hurt.[the stimulus does not mention hunting as a dangerous activity. Eliminated!]

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by gmatmachoman » Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:05 am
Agreed..

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by thephoenix » Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:25 am
gmatnmein2010 wrote:In a certain state, hunting permits require the hunter to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license or state identification, and have completed a safety program within the past 5 years. The hunter must also sign a legal document pledging not to consume alcohol while hunting.

Which of the following can be correctly inferred from the above statements?


All states have the same requirements for hunting permits.
The argument says nothing about requirements in other states; this choice is out of scope.


Hunters under the age of 21 don't need to sign the alcohol pledge because they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol under any circumstances.
he argument makes no mention of special rules for this age category

If a person last completed the safety program six years ago, he will have to complete the program again before he can be eligible for a permit.
correct:the argument says that the hunter must have completed a safety program within the past five years. If he has not, then he will have to do so before he can be eligible for a permit.


Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state.
can >18 or <18



Hunting is such a dangerous activity that state controls and requirements are necessary to ensure that nobody gets hurt.
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by komal » Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:48 pm
gmatnmein2010 wrote:In a certain state, hunting permits require the hunter to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license or state identification, and have completed a safety program within the past 5 years. The hunter must also sign a legal document pledging not to consume alcohol while hunting.

Which of the following can be correctly inferred from the above statements?


All states have the same requirements for hunting permits.
Incorrect : The stimulus discusses hunting permit requirements for a CERTAIN STATE, not ALL STATES.

Hunters under the age of 21 don't need to sign the alcohol pledge because they are not legally allowed to drink alcohol under any circumstances.
Incorrect : While this type of answer choice may sound logical but it cannot be inferred from the stimulus above. Hence Eliminated.

If a person last completed the safety program six years ago, he will have to complete the program again before he can be eligible for a permit.
Correct : To get hunter's permit a person should have completed the program in the last 5 yrs. And to be 'eligible' for the permit he will have to complete the program again.

Someone who isn't 18 years old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state.
Incorrect : Why wouldnt a person who is 19 yr old or 20 yr old cannot obtain a hunting permit in this state if he fulfills all requirement? Sounds strange. Eliminated.

Hunting is such a dangerous activity that state controls and requirements are necessary to ensure that nobody gets hurt.
Incorrect : This is clearly out of scope
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by fibbonnaci » Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:10 pm
LOL!!! ur the great gmatmachoman, how can we not give u a chance man!!
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