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MCQ - 174-8126

Between 1980, the number of divorces in the New England states increased by 20%. Therefore, the number of children in New England living in single parent homes is probably 20% higher in 1991 than it was in 1981.

Question:

All of the following, if true, would weaken the conclusion in the passage above EXCEPT

The number of marriage in the New England states between 1980 decreased by 25%
Between 1980 and 1990, the percentage of the New England population under 25 years old who moved to southern states increased by 20%
Ninety percent of he American men who are divorced remarry in three years or less
Between 1980 and 1990, the percentage of the New England population under 25 years old who moved to southern states increased by 20%
Between 1980 and 1990, the number of adults living in New England remained unchanged.

Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

The passage does not consider a number of variables such as the number of children of divorced parents, if any, the stability of the population of New England, the number of remarriages among the divorced. Only choice (E) does not seriously call the conclusion into doubt.

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