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Weakening Argument
Source Manhattan Foundation for GMAT Verbal Ostrich meat,which is low in fat and cholesterol,is becoming popular in the united states among dieters and those concerned with health. However,ostriches are an endangered species. If the popularity of ostrich meat continues to grow at the present rate ,o...
- by gauravgundal
Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:40 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Weakening Argument
- Replies: 4
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IMO: B I doubt about this CR. Is it really from Kaplan? Bcoz the first bold statement states that broadcasting a ... generally does not affect ticket sales whereas the arena team owner believes fans watching games on Internet, can/more likely result in fans purchasing tickets.. From my point of view...
- by gauravgundal
Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:31 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Boldface New question from Kaplan
- Replies: 10
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The argument states that The difference in regular red-wine consumption has been narrowing,but doesn't specify in what way. I mean to say it doesn't state whether the consumption of red wine in France is decreasing or the consumption of red wine in US is increasing. The answer choice E states the pa...
- by gauravgundal
Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:33 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: A diet high in saturated fats increases a person’s risk of
- Replies: 8
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IMO :E
The answer choice A is a tricky one.
But not the best amongst other.
A says that Videorama rented out more videos than it sold ,but doesn't specific the quantity ,as even 5000 videos rented are more than 4000 videos sold
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Circulating videos cause Video rental outlets a loss of 10,000 videos
- by gauravgundal
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:16 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Video Rentals
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1153
IMO:E I have gone through different GMAT sites that say B is correct for above argument,but I don't find anything in B that would weaken the conclusion/plan of manufacturer to make purchasing electric vehicles more attractive to commuters. I can't even say that E is one of the best,but at least it s...
- by gauravgundal
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:02 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Electric cars
- Replies: 3
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Pronoun Issue
Source : Princeton CAT Many corporations are scaling back their operations and focusing on their core businesses so as not to be hindered by over-diversification in the world marketplace A. so as not to be hindered by over-diversification B. so that over-diversification would not hinder them C. so t...
- by gauravgundal
Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:02 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Pronoun Issue
- Replies: 9
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IMO D Question: Which answer choice would counter the claim that iridium rich layer is evidence for the meteorite collision theory Geologist theorize that meteorite's collision resulted in a huge cloud of iridium laden dust and in the process of formation of sedimentary rock the settled dust formed ...
- by gauravgundal
Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:41 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Sedimentary rocks
- Replies: 7
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I am stumbled with qualifier "all" used in answer choice D.
The argument doesn't contain any qualifier so is it ok if answer choice contains the qualifier too in the inference type question such as "all" used in answer choice D.
- by gauravgundal
Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:52 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Box office receipts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5601
Yup A does challenge the argument.Let see how Conclusion: The DOT is considering requiring automobile manufacturers to install air bags of this design in all cars so as to Save lives The main motivate of installing air bags is to save lives. A. This answer says that inadvertently triggered air bags ...
- by gauravgundal
Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:45 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Air Bag Question
- Replies: 4
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Initally I got down to E,but after analyzing careful I found E a wrong answer choice. IMO: A The part after and before semicolon must be an independent clause/sentence . B. Comparison issue. C. same as B. D. different than is incorrect .It should be different from or better to say.. Antigenic shift ...
- by gauravgundal
Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:58 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Antigenic shift refers to
- Replies: 8
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I will go with B. Conclusion :the government should allow the pundra to become weak again in order to cause another similarly sized increase in exports, E doesn't weaken the argument conclusion as it just states another reason to increase the exports. Whereas answer choice B says that in past the go...
- by gauravgundal
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:59 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Do not weaken currency
- Replies: 4
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- by gauravgundal
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:12 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Tiger Beetle
- Replies: 3
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I would go with answer choice D Conclusion: Proportion of women among students who enrolled has increased over decade.. that means we have three things to look into. 1. Proportion of women. 2. Proportion of men. (since the conclusion of argument i.e is proportion of women increase is based on total ...
- by gauravgundal
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:04 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Women enrolled in Higher Education
- Replies: 16
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The idea behind this argument is the Pendleton Act that maintains the competence rather than corruption in government service. Conclusion of this argument : The best way to preserve this state..is to maintain the Act. Author makes any assumption that Pendleton act has been successful in achieving it...
- by gauravgundal
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:40 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: MGMAT CR - Evaluate the Argument - Using Variance Test
- Replies: 23
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I am at times confused with such type of question. Experts can you please show me how to deduce correct information from such type of argument,in which we have to find the analogy between the argument and the answer choice. One of the reason for me to reach the correct answer choice E is that the ar...
- by gauravgundal
Sat May 21, 2011 10:24 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: National land-reclamation program
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2179