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by quintalvarkey » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:25 am
Of the people who moved from one state to another when they retired, the proportion who retired to SunState has decreased by 10 percent over the past five years. Since many local businesses in SunState cater to retirees, this decline is likely to have a noticeably negative economic effect on these businesses.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
A .SunState attracts more people who move from one state to another when they retire than does any other state.
B .There are far more local businesses in SunState that cater to tourists than there are local businesses that cater to retirees.
C .The number of retirees who have moved out of SunState to accept re-employment in other states has increased over the past five years.
D .SunState has lower property taxes than any other state, making the state a magnet for retirees.
E .The total number of people who retired and moved to another state for their retirement has increased significantly over the past five years.

OA : E

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by arorag » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:48 am
This is percentage trap question...
lets say last yr total 100 people moved to other state and out of these 20 came to us
this yr 200 (as E says this) 200 people moved to other state and out of these
40 came.....
Even if there is 10 % reduction still total no. is 36----more than previous so no need for worry.
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