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GMAT Critical Reasoning Strengthen — practice questions

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To strengthen 'caffeine boosts focus,' add:Read the answer and worked solution →Politician: 'My tax cut grew GDP.' Strengthen?Read the answer and worked solution →Doctor: 'Patients on diet X recovered faster.' To strengthen, add:Read the answer and worked solution →

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To strengthen 'caffeine boosts focus,' add:

  1. A controlled study with placebo group.
  2. More testimonials.
  3. Sales of energy drinks.
  4. Brand reviews.
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Correct answer: A. A controlled study with placebo group.

1. Controlled experiment best confirms causation. _Source: 501-GMAT-Questions Ch 2 Critical Reasoning_

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Politician: 'My tax cut grew GDP.' Strengthen?

  1. Tax revenues stayed flat.
  2. Independent economists confirmed causation.
  3. Voters liked the policy.
  4. Other countries cut taxes too.
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Correct answer: B. Independent economists confirmed causation.

1. Independent confirmation backs the causal claim. _Source: 501-GMAT-Questions Ch 2 Critical Reasoning_

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Doctor: 'Patients on diet X recovered faster.' To strengthen, add:

  1. A randomised controlled trial result.
  2. Patient testimonials.
  3. Doctor's experience.
  4. Hospital marketing.
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Correct answer: A. A randomised controlled trial result.

1. RCT is the strongest design. _Source: 501-GMAT-Questions Ch 2 Critical Reasoning_

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