GMAT Explain / Resolve Discrepancy practice questions

Teachers reported higher job satisfaction after adopting the new teaching approach.

The new teaching method emphasizes creative problem-solving rather than rote memorization.

Standardized test scores remained unchanged from previous years despite the new method.

Attendance rates increased significantly during the period when the new method was implemented.

The students who improved their grades were primarily those who had already been performing well academically.

Archaeologists used identical excavation techniques for both time periods during their survey.

The artifacts from the earlier period were primarily stored in underground chambers that were later sealed off by natural rock formations.

Local museums have deliberately focused their collections on artifacts from the later period.

The region's climate remained stable throughout both periods, with no significant environmental changes.

The later period experienced more frequent warfare that typically destroys cultural artifacts.

Organic farms employ more manual labor for pest control, which reduces but does not eliminate the need for chemical pesticides.

Pesticides approved for organic farming are less effective per application, requiring more frequent use to achieve similar results.

The study measured pesticide use per acre but did not account for the fact that organic farms typically have lower crop yields per acre than conventional farms.

Conventional farms in the study region have unusually high pesticide use compared to national averages.

The organic farms in the study were mostly small family operations, while conventional farms were large agribusinesses.

Many homeowners are unaware of the long-term savings potential of solar panels.

The program was announced during a period of economic downturn.

Solar panels require significant roof space, which many homes in the city lack.

The subsidy only covers panels installed by a single, expensive provider, whose total costs even after subsidy exceed market rates.

The city has experienced unusually cloudy weather in recent months.

Many downtown workers already use public transportation due to previous parking restrictions.

Traffic congestion has worsened steadily over the past five years despite previous measures.

Several large employers have announced plans to relocate offices outside the city center.

The city's public transit system currently operates at full capacity during peak hours.

The proposed parking fee increase would apply only to weekday commuters, not weekend visitors.