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Aptitude Test Topic: Critical or Logical Reasoning

Critical reasoning questions test your ability to analyze logical arguments. The arguments cover a range of topics and situations which average GMAT-takers would be expected to be able to understand, even if they are not very familiar with the subject area.

Directions

Analyze the information on which each question is based, and then choose the most appropriate of the answer choices.

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Critical or Logical Reasoning: Critical or Logical Reasoning Practice MCQ

Question Statement:

The average life expectancy for Pakistan’s population as a whole is 73.9 years, but children born in Quetta will have an average of 77 years, and those born in Karachi 71.7 years. If a newlywed couple from Karachi were to begin their family in Quetta, therefore, their children would be expected to live longer than would be the case if the family remained in Karachi.

Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the conclusion drawn in the passage?

Insurance company statisticians do not believe that moving to Quetta will significantly increase the life expectancy.
The longevity ascribed to Quetta’s current population is attributable mostly to genetically determined factors.
Most of the Quetta mountains have levels of air pollution well below the national average for the united states.
The Nazim of Quetta cites that statistics for his district is inaccurate.
Thirty percent of all citizens of Quetta can expect to live longer than 77 years.

Explanation:

Correct Answer: B

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The question:

The average life expectancy for Pakistan’s population as a whole is 73.9 years, but children born .... with options: Insurance company statisticians do not believe that moving to Quetta will significantly increase the life expectancy. , The longevity ascribed to Quetta’s current population is attributable mostly to genetically determined factors., Most of the Quetta mountains have levels of air pollution well below the national average for the united states., The Nazim of Quetta cites that statistics for his district is inaccurate. can be solved with the concepts and understanding of Critical or Logical Reasoning.