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Practice Question 1easyCritical Reasoning

A pharmaceutical company plans to develop a new drug using the same molecular approach that successfully treated similar diseases in the past. The company claims this plan will successfully treat Disease X, which has resisted other treatment methods.

Which of the following, if true, would most strongly suggest that the plan will NOT achieve its goal?

A.

Previous attempts to develop similar drugs failed due to regulatory hurdles rather than scientific limitations.

B.

The new drug has been shown to cause mild side effects in 15% of patients during clinical trials.

C.

The research team lacks funding to continue trials beyond the current phase.

D.

Some medical professionals prefer existing treatments despite their higher costs.

E.

The disease in question has evolved resistance to all treatments developed using this approach in the past decade.

Practice Question 2easyCritical Reasoning

Over the past decade, the popularity of remote work has increased significantly, with more companies offering flexible work arrangements. Based on this trend, it is predicted that the majority of workers will transition to fully remote work within the next decade.

Which of the following, if true, casts the most serious doubt on the prediction?

A.

The cost of office space in major cities has decreased significantly in recent years.

B.

A recent study found that employees who work remotely are 20% more productive than those who work in offices.

C.

The number of companies offering remote work options has remained constant over the past decade.

D.

Technological advancements have made remote work more feasible and efficient than ever before.

E.

A growing percentage of workers report preferring hybrid work arrangements over fully remote or fully in-office work.

Practice Question 3easyCritical Reasoning

A pharmaceutical company plans to launch a new drug for a chronic condition, citing clinical trials showing 75% effectiveness in reducing symptoms. Based on these results, the company claims the drug will be broadly effective for patients with this condition.

Which of the following, if true, would most seriously undermine the plan's likelihood of success?

A.

Patients in the previous trials were predominantly from a demographic that differs from the target population.

B.

The new drug has similar side effects to existing treatments for the condition.

C.

The drug's manufacturing process is more expensive than originally projected.

D.

Some participants in earlier trials reported mild discomfort during treatment.

E.

The condition being treated has become less common in recent years.

Practice Question 4easyCritical Reasoning

Agricultural analysts recommend that farmers switch to organic methods, noting that conventional farms use 40% more pesticides on average. They argue this change would significantly reduce environmental harm while maintaining crop yields.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the argument's justification for switching to organic farming?

A.

The average organic farm requires 30% more labor than conventional farms in the same region.

B.

Organic certification can take up to three years to obtain after transitioning methods.

C.

Consumers are willing to pay a 15% premium for organic produce in local markets.

D.

Some conventional farms already use pesticides at levels below the industry average.

E.

Government subsidies for organic farming are expected to decrease next year.

Practice Question 5easyCritical Reasoning

Wheat farming remains the most cost-effective crop for most agricultural regions in the country, with average water requirements well below those of other staple crops. Therefore, farmers in the arid valley should continue growing wheat rather than switching to different crops or irrigation methods.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument?

A.

Several studies show that wheat yields in the valley have declined by 20% over the past decade despite consistent irrigation.

B.

Government subsidies for wheat production are expected to increase nationwide next year.

C.

Wheat prices are expected to rise by 15% over the next five years due to increased global demand.

D.

The local climate in the valley is significantly drier than the national average for wheat-growing regions.

E.

The valley's soil composition makes it particularly well-suited for wheat cultivation compared to other crops.

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