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Strengthen the Argument

A retail chain extended its store hours in order to increase total sales. After six months, overall sales rose by 12%. Therefore, the management concluded that longer store hours caused the increase in sales.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the management’s conclusion?

Customer foot traffic increased primarily during the extended hours.

The company launched a new advertising campaign during the same period.

The prices of several popular products were reduced.

Competitors also extended their store hours.

Seasonal demand was unusually high.

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Weaken the Argument

A company claims that replacing in-person training with online modules has improved employee productivity because productivity metrics increased after the change.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the claim?

Many employees prefer online training.

The company also introduced performance-based bonuses during the same period.

Online modules cost less than in-person training.

Training completion rates improved.

Employees spent fewer hours in training.

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Evaluate the Argument

A city introduced higher congestion charges in downtown areas to reduce traffic. Six months later, traffic levels dropped by 15%.

Which of the following would be most useful to know in evaluating whether the congestion charge caused the traffic reduction?

Whether public transportation capacity increased during the same period

How many residents support congestion charges

Whether nearby cities experienced similar traffic trends

The total cost of implementing the congestion charge

Whether parking fees remained unchanged

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Inference Question

A study found that companies that invest heavily in employee wellness programs report lower absenteeism rates than companies that do not.

Which of the following can be most reasonably inferred from the information above?

Wellness programs directly improve employee health.

Employees prefer wellness programs to salary increases.

Wellness programs may be associated with improved attendance.

Companies without wellness programs have poor management.

Absenteeism rates determine company productivity.

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Resolve the Paradox

Although electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more affordable, total EV sales declined last year.

Which of the following, if true, best helps to resolve this apparent contradiction?

Charging infrastructure availability decreased in several major cities.

Gasoline prices fell sharply during the same period.

Government subsidies for EV purchases were reduced.

Many consumers delayed purchases in anticipation of improved models.

Battery production costs increased.

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Assumption Question

A manufacturer claims that using biodegradable packaging will increase customer loyalty because consumers prefer environmentally friendly products.

Which of the following is an assumption required by the argument?

Customers are willing to pay higher prices for eco-friendly products.

Most customers notice the packaging material.

Competitors will not adopt similar packaging.

Biodegradable packaging is more expensive.

Environmental issues influence some purchasing decisions.

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Passage

Many economists argue that flexible work policies improve employee productivity by allowing workers to better balance personal and professional responsibilities. However, some recent studies suggest that productivity gains depend heavily on job type. For roles requiring high collaboration, remote or flexible arrangements may hinder communication, reducing efficiency. In contrast, employees in independent roles often demonstrate increased output under flexible schedules, suggesting that autonomy plays a critical role in performance.

The primary purpose of the passage is to

challenge traditional productivity models

present contrasting views regarding flexible work policies

advocate universal adoption of flexible schedules

summarize historical research trends

propose new workplace regulations

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According to the passage, flexible work policies are most likely to increase productivity for employees who

frequently collaborate with teammates

hold managerial positions

perform tasks independently

work long hours

prefer structured schedules

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Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

Presentation of theory followed by supporting examples

Description of a problem followed by a proposed solution

Contrast between two perspectives supported by evidence

Historical overview followed by evaluation

Comparison of multiple unrelated theories

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Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the passage’s conclusion?

Communication tools improve remote collaboration

Independent workers report higher job satisfaction

Collaborative teams achieve better results in shared office spaces

Employees prefer flexible schedules

Companies save money through remote work

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