GMAT Complete the Argument practice questions

Tech companies have reported record profits in the past quarter.

Many businesses have recently increased their technology budgets.

The survey respondents were predominantly early adopters of new technology.

Some companies prefer hybrid work arrangements over fully remote setups.

Cloud computing has become more affordable in recent years.

The new parking meters will generate enough revenue to cover their installation costs within two years.

The city council has already approved the budget for the parking meter installation.

The old parking meters are still functioning properly and require minimal maintenance.

Other cities that installed similar parking meters saw a decrease in parking violations.

Residents have expressed concerns about the aesthetics of the new parking meters.

The city's budget has sufficient funds to cover the installation costs without cutting other services.

Other cities that installed similar traffic cameras reported higher satisfaction with local law enforcement.

Pedestrian accidents decreased by 35% in cities where traffic cameras were installed, even when accounting for population growth.

Studies show that traffic cameras reduce speeding violations by at least 40% in the first year of implementation.

The traffic cameras would be manufactured by a local company, creating 25 new jobs in the area.

Government subsidies for organic farming were reduced during the study period.

Consumers are willing to pay a premium for organically grown produce.

The experimental fields had previously been treated with a different fertilizer that left residual nutrients in the soil.

The study did not account for variations in rainfall patterns between the two growing seasons.

Organic farming typically requires more labor than conventional farming methods.

Farmers in the region reduced their use of chemical fertilizers by 30% compared to previous years.

The seed variety used this year was genetically modified to resist drought, though no drought occurred.

Agricultural researchers conducted more frequent field tests this year, improving data accuracy.

The region experienced unseasonably mild temperatures during the growing season, which typically enhances crop productivity.

A new government subsidy program incentivized farmers to report higher yields than they actually achieved.