A survey taken ten years ago

Answer choices

1. A

   Out of Scope9% picked this

   Residents of area L typically value aspects of living conditions different from the aspects of living conditions that are valued

   Since the statements compare the view of residents in area L at two different times, the view of residents of adjacent areas is not relevant.

   9%
2. B

   Correct72% picked this

   Between the times that the two surveys were conducted, the average living conditions in L's

   Why this is right

   This provides the anticipated change necessary for the living conditions in area L to decline in absolute terms while improving in relative terms to the rest of the country.

   Skill tested: Paradox · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   72%
3. C

   Applies to Both1% picked this

   Optimal living conditions were established in the survey by taking into account governmental policies and public

   Since this statement applies equally to both surveys, it cannot explain the difference in attitude between them.

   1%
4. D

   Irrelevant Relationship6% picked this

   Living conditions in an area generally improve only if residents perceive their situation as somehow

   While this might contribute to an explanation for why the living conditions did not improve. But this does not explain why residents are now dissatisfied with their living conditions, since it does not imply that living conditions declined.

   6%
5. E

   Deepens the Paradox12% picked this

   Ten years ago the residents of area L were not aware that their living conditions were

   Even if it is further assumed that residents are now aware of how their living conditions compare with the national average, this only deepens the paradox.

   12%