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.
Analyze the information on which each question is based, and then choose the most appropriate of the answer choices.
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Wood smoke contains dangerous toxins that cause changes in human cells. Because wood smoke presents such a high health risk, legislation is needed to regulate the use of open-air fires and wood-burning stoves. Which of the following, if true, provides the most support for the argument above?
Option(E) is correct Option A : If wood smoke were as dangerous as carexhaust, this mightsupportthe idea of regulating it just as exhaust emissions are regulated; but this statement tells usit isless dangerous. Option B : This point suggests less of a need for legislation. Option C : This information provides nosupport for the idea that the use of wood-burning stoves should be regulated. Option D : The lack ofbenefit from banning open-air fires isa point against thelegislation. Option E : Correct. This supports the argument in favor of legislation. The correct answer is E.
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The question:
Wood smoke contains dangerous toxins that cause changes in human cells. Because wood smoke presen .... with options: The amount of dangerous toxins contained inwood smoke is much less than the amount contained in an equal volume of automobile exhaust. , Within the jurisdiction covered by the proposed legislation, most heating and cooking is done with oil or natural gas. , Smoke produced by coal-burning stoves is significantly more toxic than smoke from wood-burning stoves , No significant beneficial effect on air quality would result if open-air fires were banned within the jurisdiction covered by the proposed legislation can be solved with the concepts and understanding of Critical or Logical Reasoning.