Old guys in the Government

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Old guys in the Government

by rahulvsd » Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:44 am
International Policy Adviser: People over the age of 65 are underrepresented in the government of Country X. Because the government sets the country's policy priorities and passes new laws, the underrepresentation of people over the age of 65 results in a significant lack of consideration for issues important to this age group, such as pensions, age-related welfare, and employment discrimination; only an increase in the number of government officials will solve the problem.

Which of the following best describes an assumption implicit to the international policy adviser's argument?

A. A significant increase in the size of Country X's government would be required in order to increase the representation of people over the age of 65 in the government.
B. A significant increase in the representation of people over the age of 65 in Country X's government would result in an increase in the consideration for issues affecting people in this age group.
C. A significant increase in funding toward educating the government about issues affecting people over age 65 would result in more serious consideration for issues affecting people in this age group.
D. A significant increase in funding for adult education targeted to people over age 65 would result in an increase in the number of such people in Country X's government.
E. A significant increase in the representation of people over the age of 65 in Country X's government would have to precede any increase in the number of high-ranking government officials who are over the age of 65.

[spoiler]OA:B Source: Knewton.[/spoiler]
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by GMAT Kolaveri » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:21 am
the question stem is missing.
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by rahulvsd » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:29 am
My bad. Missed the stem again. Have added it now.

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by GMAT Kolaveri » Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:51 am
A. A significant increase in the size of Country X's government would be required in order to increase the representation of people over the age of 65 in the government.Overall size can increase and > 65 could still be under represented. not an assumption
B. A significant increase in the representation of people over the age of 65 in Country X's government would result in an increase in the consideration for issues affecting people in this age group.Negate B. Increae would NOT result in increase in consideration. Argument falls apart. Hence B is correct AO
C. A significant increase in funding toward educating the government about issues affecting people over age 65 would result in more serious consideration for issues affecting people in this age group.Not relevant to the discussion
D. A significant increase in funding for adult education targeted to people over age 65 would result in an increase in the number of such people in Country X's government.not relevant to the conclusion
E. A significant increase in the representation of people over the age of 65 in Country X's government would have to precede any increase in the number of high-ranking government officials who are over the age of 65.OOS Out of Scope. ordering in not relevant here. This looks like a reverse AO
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