Logical Reasoning

PT3 · S4 · Q19 Because a large disparity in pay

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Because a large disparity in pay between the public and private sectors has developed in recent years, many experienced and extremely capable government administrators have quit their posts and taken positions in private-sector management.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

19.

The position taken above presupposes which one of the following?

  1. Experience gained from private-sector management

    Trap

    6% picked this

  2. The most important factor determining

    Trap

    5% picked this

  3. Unless government action is taken,

    Trap

    5% picked this

  4. Correct

    People who moved from jobs

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    80% picked this

  5. If the disparity in pay

    Trap

    5% picked this

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