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The product of the prime integers between 43 and 50, inclusive, is:
  • a)
    50! – 40!
  • b)
    99,029
  • c)
    2,303
  • d)
    2,021
  • e)
    2,000
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Devansh Shah answered  •  16 hours ago
Identifying Prime Integers
To solve the problem, we first need to identify the prime integers between 43 and 50, inclusive. The prime numbers in this range are:
- 43
- 47
Calculating the Product
Next, we calculate the product of these prime integers:
- Product = 43 * 47
Performing the Multiplication
Now, let’s calculate the multiplicatio
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During the past week, a local medical clinic tested N individuals for two infections. If 1/3 of those tested had infection A and, of those with infection A, 1/5 also had infection B, how many individuals did not have both infection A and B?
  • a)
    N/15
  • b)
    4N/15
  • c)
    N/5
  • d)
    14N/15
  • e)
    4N/5
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  yesterday
  1. The number of individuals that had infection A is 1/3 of N, or N/3.
    Infection A: N/3
  2. The number of individuals that also had infection B is 1/5 of the number that had infection A. In other words, it is (1/5)A = (1/5)(N/3) = N/15.
    Infection B: (1/5)A = (1/5)(N/3) = N/15
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The graph below is a scatter plot with 30 points, each representing the per capita consumption, in pounds, in the United States of a particular dairy product during the years 1989 through 2003. The solid line is a regression line for the points representing the per capita consumption of ice cream (and other frozen dairy products). The dashed line is a regression line for the points representing the per capita consumption of cheese. Use the dropdown menus to fill in the blanks in each of the following statements based on the information given by the graph.
Q. For the year with the lowest total per capita consumption of both ice cream and cheese combined, the ratio of per capita ice cream consumption to per capita cheese consumption was approximately.
  • a)
    2 to 3
  • b)
    3 to 2
  • c)
    6 to 5
  • d)
    5 to 6
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  yesterday
This question requires two steps to solve: first, which year had the lowest total per capita consumption of both ice cream and cheese, and second, what was the ratio of ice cream consumption to cheese consumption in that year?
By examining the data points for particular years, you can identify that in 1989, the total consumption of ice cream and cheese was less than 53 pounds (because the ice cream consumption was less than 29 pounds, and the cheese consumption was less than 24 pounds.) Testing other years, such as 1990, confirms that 1989 had the lowest total consumption. (In 1990, the total consumption was approximately 53 pounds, based on the data points of approximately 28.5 pounds of ice cream and 24.5 pounds of cheese.)
To calculate the ratio of per capita ice cream consumption to per capita cheese consumption for 1989, divide the data point for ice cream (approximately 29) by the data point for cheese (approximately 24) for a ratio of approximately 1.2 (or, in fractional terms, 6/5).

2x + 3y = 16 and y = -6x; -x = ?
  • a)
    -1
  • b)
    4/5
  • c)
    -4/5
  • d)
    -5/4
  • e)
    1
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  yesterday
  1. Start by combining the two equations. Since the second equation is already solved for y, plug it into the first equation to yield:
    2x + 3y = 16
    Since y = -6x
    2x + 3(-6x)=16
  2. Simplify like terms:
    2x + 3(-6x) = 16
    2x + (-18x) = 16
    -16x = 16.
  3. Divide by -16 to yield x = -1. Be careful though: the question asks for the value of -x, not x.... more
  4. Since x = -1, -x = 1. So the correct answer is E.

After running a series of television advertisements, a leading beverage producer saw its sales increase by 25% to $1 million dollars per month. Prior to the advertising campaign, about how many dollars in sales did the company average per day?
  • a)
    $1.25 million
  • b)
    $800,000
  • c)
    $750,000
  • d)
    $27,000
  • e)
    $10,000
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  yesterday
  1. We are interested in the sales of the old month. We know that the new month had 25% more sales than the old. Since a 25% increase is equal to multiplying a number by 1.25 (=100% + 25% = 1 + .25), we can write the following equation:
    1.25(Old month sales) = $1,000,000
    Divide both sides by 1.25 to yield $800,000 for the value of sales for the past month.
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  2. Be careful that you are not tricked into choosing answer B at this point. The question asks for the amount per day, not per month.
  3. To get the amount per day, divide the monthly amount by 30 to yield $26,666 per day (=$800,000/30).
  4. The question asks for an approximate value, so answer D, $27,000, is the closest and is correct.

After meeting together near Mediolanurn in 313, Roman Emperors Constantine Augustus and Licinius Augustus issued The Edict of Milan in the hopes to ending years of internal religious strife and the persecution of minorities. The Edict expanded religious toleration and ordered the return of property confiscated from Christians, even if it had been subsequently resold.
  • a)
    in the hopes to ending
  • b)
    in the hope to ending
  • c)
    with the hope to ending
  • d)
    with the hope of ending
  • e)
    in the hope to end
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  2 days ago
This question tests the correct use of two idioms.
(1) to issue x with y; The original sentence incorrectly writes issued x in y (i.e., issued The Edict of Milan in the hopes to ending).
(2) with the hope of y; The original sentence incorrectly writes in the hopes to y (i.e., in the hopes to ending).
issued The Edict of Milan in is not a proper idiom; in the hopes to is not a proper idiom
issued The Edict of Milan in is not a proper idiom; in the hope to is not a proper idiom
with the hope to is not a proper idiom
issued The Edict of Milan with is a proper idiom; with the hope of ending is a proper idiom
issued The Edict of Milan in is not a proper idiom; in the hope to is not a proper idiom

Despite being thousands of years old, the writing of Augustine of Hippo has inspired and captivated countless individuals, fundamentally because they convey the moving inner-journey of man searching for the divine in a lucid and compelling fashion.
  • a)
    because they convey the moving inner-journey
  • b)
    due to the fact that it conveys the moving inner-journey
  • c)
    because of their conveying the moving inner-journey
  • d)
    because it conveys the moving inner-journey
  • e)
    for the reason that it conveys the moving inner-journey
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  2 days ago
The subject of the sentence (the writing, which is singular) does not agree with the pronoun (they, which is plural and needs to be replaced by the singular it).
It is important to avoid wordy or unduly long phrases such as due to the fact that or for the reason that and instead use a shorter word like because.
  • The subject of the sentence (the writing, which is singular) does not agree with the pronoun (they, which is plural)
  • due to the fact that is wordy and can be replaced by because
  • the pronoun their, which is plural, does not agree with the subject the writing, which is singular; the phrase is awkward and long
  • the subject of the sentence (the writing) agrees with the pronoun (it); because is concise
  • the phrase for the reason that is wordy and can be replaced by the single word because

In 2006, contrary to the arguments of the Justice Department, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld that the military commissions established by the Federal government in March 2002 are not legal, as they are violating "both the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the four Geneva Conventions signed in 1949."
  • a)
    legal, as they are violating
  • b)
    legal; a violation of
  • c)
    legal, but rather violate
  • d)
    legal, but rather they constitute a violation of
  • e)
    legal, rather they violate
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  2 days ago
The correct idiom is: not x, but rather y
The correct sentence structure is: the military commissions ... are not legal, but rather violate
the phrase the military commissions ... are not legal, as they are violating is not the proper idiom
a violation of ... lacks a subject; the use of the semi-colon abruptly cuts off the previous sentence
the correct idiom (not x, but rather y) is used
the phrase the military commissions ... are not legal, but rather they is not the proper idiom; the phrase they constitute a violation of is not concise
the phrase the military commissions ... are not legal, rather they violate is not the proper idiom

Dr. Martin A. Tidball, along with colleagues at two universities, are working on uncovering the mysteries of glucose uptake, a discovery of new details about active ATP transport, and a drug to enhance facilitated diffusion.
  • a)
    are working on uncovering the mysteries of glucose uptake, a discovery of new details about active ATP transport, and a drug to enhance facilitated diffusion
  • b)
    is working on uncovering the mysteries of glucose uptake, discovering new details about ATP transport, and enhancing facilitated diffusion via a drug
  • c)
    is working to uncover the mysteries of glucose uptake, discover new details about active ATP transport, and enhancing facilitated diffusion with the help of a drug
  • d)
    are working hard to uncover the mysteries of glucose uptake, discover new details about active ATP transport, and enhance facilitated diffusion with the help of a drug
  • e)
    are working on uncovering the mysteries of glucose uptake, discovering new details about ATP transport, and enhancing facilitated diffusion via a drug
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  2 days ago
There are two main problems with the original sentence.
(1) The subject (Dr. Martin A. Tidball) is singular and does not agree with the verb (are), which is plural.
(2) The three actions Dr. Tidball is working on are not listed in parallel form. The correct listing would have each action as a present participle: uncovering...discovering...enhancing
Note: You could also write the sentence in a parallel fashion with infinitives: is working hard to uncover the mysteries of glucose uptake, discover new details concerning active ATP transport, and enhance facilitated diffusion using a drug.
the subject (Dr. Martin A. Tidball, which is singular) does not agree with the verb (are, which is plural); the three actions Dr. Tidball is working on are not listed in parallel form (i.e., the phrase uncovering...a discovery...and a drug to enhance is not parallel)
the subject (Dr. Martin A. Tidball, which is singular) agrees with the verb (is, which is singular); the three actions Dr. Tidball is working on are listed in parallel form (i.e., the phrase uncovering...discovering...and enhancing is parallel)
the three actions Dr. Tidball is working on are not listed in parallel form (i.e., the phrase to uncover...[to] discover...and enhancing is not parallel)
the subject (Dr. Martin A. Tidball, which is singular) does not agree with the verb (are, which is plural)
the subject (Dr. Martin A. Tidball, which is singular) does not agree with the verb (are, which is plural)

Environmentalists associated with the United Nations Environment Programme predict that if the current trends associated with global warming continue, thousands of acres of pristine land is in danger to undergo potentially irrevocable changes that could alter the planet's ecosystem forever.
  • a)
    is in danger to undergo
  • b)
    are in danger of undergoing
  • c)
    is in danger of undergoing
  • d)
    are in danger to undergo
  • e)
    are in danger for undergoing
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Notes Wala answered  •  2 days ago
There are two main problems with the original sentence.
(1) The subject (thousands of acres, which is plural) does not agree with the verb (is, which is singular and should be replaced with the plural are). Some students argue that land is singular, even if it is thousands of acres. While land is singular, the phrase of pristine land is not the subject, but rather a prepositional phrase that describes the subject thousands of acres, which is plural.
(2) in danger to is not idiomatically correct and should instead be in danger of
  • The subject (thousands of acres, which is plural) does not agree with the verb (is, which is singular); in danger to is not idiomatically correct
  • The subject (thousands of acres, which is plural) agrees with the verb (are, which is plural); in danger of is idiomatically correct
  • The subject (thousands of acres, which is plural) does not agree with the verb (is, which is singular)
  • in danger to is not idiomatically correct
  • in danger for is not idiomatically correct

Logical arguments are usually classified as either deductive or inductive, depending on the process used to arrive at them. In the process of deduction, you begin with some statements, called premises, which are assumed to be true, and you then determine what else would have to be true if the premises are true. For example, in mathematics you can begin with some axioms and then determine what you can prove to be true given those axioms are true. With deduction you can provide absolute proof of your conclusions, since your premises are considered correct. The premises themselves, however, remain unproven and unprovable; they must be accepted on face value, or by faith, or for the purpose of exploration.
On the other hand, in the process of induction, you begin with some data, and then determine what general conclusion(s) can logically be derived from that data. In other words, you determine what theory or theories could explain the data. For example, you note that the probability of becoming schizophrenic is greatly increased if at least one parent is schizophrenic, and from that you conclude that schizophrenia may be inherited. That is certainly a reasonable hypothesis given the data. Note, however, that induction does not prove that the theory is correct. There are often alternative theories that are also supported by the data. For example, the behavior of the schizophrenic parent may cause the child to be schizophrenic, not the genes. What is important in induction is that the theory does indeed offer a logical explanation of the data. To conclude that the parents have no effect on the schizophrenia of the children is not supportable given the data, and would not be a logical conclusion.
Both deduction and induction by themselves are inadequate for a scientific approach. While deduction gives absolute proof, it never makes contact with the real world; there is no place for observation or experimentation - no way to test the validity of the premises. And, while induction is driven by observation, it never approaches actual proof of a theory. Accordingly, a synthesis of these two logical approaches is required for an actual scientific method.
Which one of the following statements can be inferred about the induction process of arriving at a logical argument?
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Nilotpal Sen answered  •  2 days ago
Understanding Induction in Logical Arguments
Induction is a reasoning process that involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations or data. When evaluating the statements concerning induction, option 'B' stands out as the correct inference.
Why Option B is Correct
- Multiple Explanations:
Induction often leads to multiple theories or hypot
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Logical arguments are usually classified as either deductive or inductive, depending on the process used to arrive at them. In the process of deduction, you begin with some statements, called premises, which are assumed to be true, and you then determine what else would have to be true if the premises are true. For example, in mathematics you can begin with some axioms and then determine what you can prove to be true given those axioms are true. With deduction you can provide absolute proof of your conclusions, since your premises are considered correct. The premises themselves, however, remain unproven and unprovable; they must be accepted on face value, or by faith, or for the purpose of exploration.
On the other hand, in the process of induction, you begin with some data, and then determine what general conclusion(s) can logically be derived from that data. In other words, you determine what theory or theories could explain the data. For example, you note that the probability of becoming schizophrenic is greatly increased if at least one parent is schizophrenic, and from that you conclude that schizophrenia may be inherited. That is certainly a reasonable hypothesis given the data. Note, however, that induction does not prove that the theory is correct. There are often alternative theories that are also supported by the data. For example, the behavior of the schizophrenic parent may cause the child to be schizophrenic, not the genes. What is important in induction is that the theory does indeed offer a logical explanation of the data. To conclude that the parents have no effect on the schizophrenia of the children is not supportable given the data, and would not be a logical conclusion.
Both deduction and induction by themselves are inadequate for a scientific approach. While deduction gives absolute proof, it never makes contact with the real world; there is no place for observation or experimentation - no way to test the validity of the premises. And, while induction is driven by observation, it never approaches actual proof of a theory. Accordingly, a synthesis of these two logical approaches is required for an actual scientific method.
 
The author’s primarily concerned with
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Hridoy Desai answered  •  2 days ago
Understanding the Correct Answer: Option B
The authors of the passage provide a detailed analysis of two logical processes: deduction and induction. Their primary focus is on explaining these processes while evaluating their strengths and weaknesses in the context of scientific inquiry.
Key Points in Option B:
- Explanation of Processes: The authors articulate w
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A rental car agency purchases fleet vehicles in two sizes: a full-size car costs $10,000, and a compact costs $9,000. How many compact cars does the agency own?
(1) The agency owns 7 total cars.
(2) The agency paid $66,000 for its cars.
  • a)
    Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked
  • b)
    Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked
  • c)
    BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
  • d)
    EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked
  • e)
    Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered  •  2 days ago
Statement (1): The agency owns 7 total cars.
  • This statement tells us that the total number of cars is 7, but it does not tell us how many are full-size and how many are compact.
  • Without knowing the specific breakdown between the two types of cars, we cannot determine how many compact cars are owned. Therefore, Statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
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If p = – 7 and q = 12 and x2+px+q=0, then the value of ‘x’ is
  • a)
    – 3 and 4
  • b)
    3 and 4
  • c)
    3 and – 4
  • d)
    – 3 and – 4
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kalyan Nair answered  •  5 days ago
Understanding the Quadratic Equation
To solve the equation x² + px + q = 0, we substitute the values of p and q. Given p = 7 and q = 12, the equation becomes:
x² + 7x + 12 = 0
Factoring the Quadratic
Next, we need to factor the quadratic equation. We look for two numbers that multiply to +12 (the constant term) and add up to +7 (the coefficient of x). The numbe
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What is the cost of one pen?
1. The cost of 3 pens and 2 pencils is ₹80.
2. The cost of 2 pens and 2 pencils is ₹70, and each pencil costs ₹10.
  • a)
    Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
  • b)
    Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
  • c)
    BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
  • d)
    EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rutuja Banerjee answered  •  6 days ago
Understanding the Problem
To find the cost of one pen, we need to analyze the information given in the statements.
Statement 1: Cost of 3 pens and 2 pencils is 80
- Let the cost of one pen be P and the cost of one pencil be C.
- From the statement, we can formulate the equation:
3P + 2C = 80
This equation alone does not provide enough information to so
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Directions: Read the Passage carefully and answer the question as follow.
Although European decisions during the 16th and 17th centuries to explore, trade with, and colonize large portions of the world brought tremendous economic wealth and vast geographic influence, the enormous success of European maritime ventures during the age of exploration also engendered a litany of unintended consequences for most of the nations with which Europe interacted. Due to their incredible military force, religious zeal, and uncompromising goal of profit, Europeans often imposed their traditions, values, and customs on the people with whom they traded. They frequently acted without regard to the long-term welfare of others as their principal concern was short-term economic gain. Since many nations that traded with Europe placed high value on their historical customs, some natives became deeply disconcerted by the changes that occurred as a result of European power. These factors, coupled with perennial domestic political instability, caused numerous countries to grow increasingly resistant to European influence.
One potent example of this ideological shift can be seen in the actions of the Tokugawa government of Japan. In its Seclusion Edict of 1636, the government attempted to extricate cultural interactions with Europe from the intimate fabric of Japanese society. The Edict attempted to accomplish this by focusing on three areas. First, it sought to curb cultural exchange by eliminating people bringing European ideas into Japan. The Edict stated, "Japanese ships shall by no means be sent abroad….All Japanese residing abroad shall be put to death when they return home." Second, the Edict focused on limiting trade. Articles 11 through 17 of the Edict imposed stringent regulations on trade and commerce. Third, the government banned Christianity, which it saw as an import from Europe that challenged the long-established and well-enshrined religious traditions of Japan. The government went to considerable lengths to protect its culture. Article eight of the Edict stated, "Even ships shall not be left untouched in the matter of exterminating Christians."
With the example of Japan and the examples of other countries that chose a different response to European influence, it is perhaps not too far of a stretch to conclude that Japan made the right decision in pursuing a path of relative isolationism. As history unfolded during the next 400 years, in general, countries that embraced European hegemony, whether by choice or by force, tended to suffer from pernicious wealth inequality, perennial political instability, and protracted underdevelopment.
Q. Based upon the passage, the author would likely agree most strongly with which of the following statements:
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Gauri Iyer answered  •  2 weeks ago
Analysis of the Correct Answer: Option C
The passage discusses the European exploration and colonization of various nations, particularly focusing on Japan’s response to European influence. The author argues that Japan's choice to implement isolationist policies was ultimately beneficial. Here’s a detailed breakdown of why option C is the correct answer.
Historical Context<
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Jyoti Nair asked a question

Each of the 10 persons namely A, Q, R, Z, M, N, P, B, K and L are wearing a shirt. The colour of each shirt is one out of blue, green and red. There are ten chairs placed in a row. The chairs are consecutively numbered 1, 2, 3, 4...9 and 10 from left to right in that order. These ten persons have to sit on the chairs such that there is only one person in each chair. The number of persons wearing a green and a blue shirt is 2 and 3 respectively.
Additional Information:
1. No two persons wearing blue shirts sit on consecutively numbered chairs.
2. Among the persons wearing red shirts, exactly three persons always are sitting together while the remaining two never.
3. A person wearing a blue shirt and a person wearing a green shirt never is sitting on consecutively numbered chairs.
4. A person wearing a green shirt cannot sit on chairs numbered 2 or 9.
5. Persons wearing red shirts are not sitting at extreme ends.
The following table provides information about the six different seating arrangements namely I, II, III, IV, V and VI of the ten persons done by Mr. Crazy. He observed that out of all the seating arrangements done by him, there is one arrangement that is not consistent with the information stated under "Additional Information".
Q. Which of the arrangements done by Mr. Crazy is not consistent with the information stated under "Additional Information"?
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Directions: Read the Passage carefully and answer the question as follow.
Although European decisions during the 16th and 17th centuries to explore, trade with, and colonize large portions of the world brought tremendous economic wealth and vast geographic influence, the enormous success of European maritime ventures during the age of exploration also engendered a litany of unintended consequences for most of the nations with which Europe interacted. Due to their incredible military force, religious zeal, and uncompromising goal of profit, Europeans often imposed their traditions, values, and customs on the people with whom they traded. They frequently acted without regard to the long-term welfare of others as their principal concern was short-term economic gain. Since many nations that traded with Europe placed high value on their historical customs, some natives became deeply disconcerted by the changes that occurred as a result of European power. These factors, coupled with perennial domestic political instability, caused numerous countries to grow increasingly resistant to European influence.
One potent example of this ideological shift can be seen in the actions of the Tokugawa government of Japan. In its Seclusion Edict of 1636, the government attempted to extricate cultural interactions with Europe from the intimate fabric of Japanese society. The Edict attempted to accomplish this by focusing on three areas. First, it sought to curb cultural exchange by eliminating people bringing European ideas into Japan. The Edict stated, "Japanese ships shall by no means be sent abroad….All Japanese residing abroad shall be put to death when they return home." Second, the Edict focused on limiting trade. Articles 11 through 17 of the Edict imposed stringent regulations on trade and commerce. Third, the government banned Christianity, which it saw as an import from Europe that challenged the long-established and well-enshrined religious traditions of Japan. The government went to considerable lengths to protect its culture. Article eight of the Edict stated, "Even ships shall not be left untouched in the matter of exterminating Christians."
With the example of Japan and the examples of other countries that chose a different response to European influence, it is perhaps not too far of a stretch to conclude that Japan made the right decision in pursuing a path of relative isolationism. As history unfolded during the next 400 years, in general, countries that embraced European hegemony, whether by choice or by force, tended to suffer from pernicious wealth inequality, perennial political instability, and protracted underdevelopment.
Q. It can best be inferred from the passage that in 1636, the Japanese government:
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Gauri Iyer answered  •  2 weeks ago
Inference from the Passage
The passage discusses the actions taken by the Tokugawa government of Japan in 1636, particularly the Seclusion Edict, which aimed to limit European influence. The correct inference is that the Japanese government viewed its citizens living abroad as potential threats.
Reasons Supporting the Inference:
- Curbing Cultural Exchange:
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Directions: Read the Passage carefully and answer the question as follow.
Although European decisions during the 16th and 17th centuries to explore, trade with, and colonize large portions of the world brought tremendous economic wealth and vast geographic influence, the enormous success of European maritime ventures during the age of exploration also engendered a litany of unintended consequences for most of the nations with which Europe interacted. Due to their incredible military force, religious zeal, and uncompromising goal of profit, Europeans often imposed their traditions, values, and customs on the people with whom they traded. They frequently acted without regard to the long-term welfare of others as their principal concern was short-term economic gain. Since many nations that traded with Europe placed high value on their historical customs, some natives became deeply disconcerted by the changes that occurred as a result of European power. These factors, coupled with perennial domestic political instability, caused numerous countries to grow increasingly resistant to European influence.
One potent example of this ideological shift can be seen in the actions of the Tokugawa government of Japan. In its Seclusion Edict of 1636, the government attempted to extricate cultural interactions with Europe from the intimate fabric of Japanese society. The Edict attempted to accomplish this by focusing on three areas. First, it sought to curb cultural exchange by eliminating people bringing European ideas into Japan. The Edict stated, "Japanese ships shall by no means be sent abroad….All Japanese residing abroad shall be put to death when they return home." Second, the Edict focused on limiting trade. Articles 11 through 17 of the Edict imposed stringent regulations on trade and commerce. Third, the government banned Christianity, which it saw as an import from Europe that challenged the long-established and well-enshrined religious traditions of Japan. The government went to considerable lengths to protect its culture. Article eight of the Edict stated, "Even ships shall not be left untouched in the matter of exterminating Christians."
With the example of Japan and the examples of other countries that chose a different response to European influence, it is perhaps not too far of a stretch to conclude that Japan made the right decision in pursuing a path of relative isolationism. As history unfolded during the next 400 years, in general, countries that embraced European hegemony, whether by choice or by force, tended to suffer from pernicious wealth inequality, perennial political instability, and protracted underdevelopment.
Q. Which of the following best characterizes the most significant motivation for Europe's behavior with Japan during the 17th century?
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Siddharth Pillai answered  •  2 weeks ago
Significant Motivation for Europe's Behavior
The primary motivation for Europe's actions regarding Japan in the 17th century can be best understood through the lens of short-term economic self-interest.
Economic Gain as a Driving Force
- European powers were primarily driven by the quest for wealth.
- The age of exploration was characterized by the pursuit of val
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The passage below is accompanied by four questions. Based on the passage, choose the best answer for each question.
Over the past four centuries liberalism has been so successful that it has driven all its opponents off the battlefield. Now it is disintegrating, destroyed by a mix of hubris and internal contradictions, according to Patrick Deneen, a professor of politics at the University of Notre Dame. . . . Equality of opportunity has produced a new meritocratic aristocracy that has all the aloofness of the old aristocracy with none of its sense of noblesse oblige. Democracy has degenerated into a theatre of the absurd. And technological advances are reducing ever more areas of work into meaningless drudgery. “The gap between liberalism’s claims about itself and the lived reality of the citizenry” is now so wide that “the lie can no longer be accepted,” Mr Deneen writes. What better proof of this than the vision of 1,000 private planes whisking their occupants to Davos to discuss the question of “creating a shared future in a fragmented world”? . . .
Deneen does an impressive job of capturing the current mood of disillusionment, echoing leftwing complaints about rampant commercialism, right-wing complaints about narcissistic and bullying students, and general worries about atomisation and selfishness. But when he concludes that all this adds up to a failure of liberalism, is his argument convincing? . . . He argues that the essence of liberalism lies in freeing individuals from constraints. In fact, liberalism contains a wide range of intellectual traditions which provide different answers to the question of how to trade off the relative claims of rights and responsibilities, individual expression and social ties. . . . liberals experimented with a range of ideas from devolving power from the centre to creating national education systems.
Mr Deneen’s fixation on the essence of liberalism leads to the second big problem of his book: his failure to recognise liberalism’s ability to reform itself and address its internal problems. The late 19th century saw America suffering from many of the problems that are reappearing today, including the creation of a business aristocracy, the rise of vast companies, the corruption of politics and the sense that society was dividing into winners and losers. But a wide variety of reformers, working within the liberal tradition, tackled these problems head on. Theodore Roosevelt took on the trusts. Progressives cleaned up government corruption. University reformers modernised academic syllabuses and built ladders of opportunity. Rather than dying, liberalism reformed itself.
Mr Deneen is right to point out that the record of liberalism in recent years has been dismal. He is also right to assert that the world has much to learn from the premodern notions of liberty as self-mastery and self-denial. The biggest enemy of liberalism is not so much atomisation but old-fashioned greed, as members of the Davos elite pile their plates ever higher with perks and share options. But he is wrong to argue that the only way for people to liberate themselves from the contradictions of liberalism is “liberation from liberalism itself”. The best way to read “Why Liberalism Failed” is not as a funeral oration but as a call to action: up your game, or else.
All of the following statements are evidence of the decline of liberalism today, EXCEPT:
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Domick answered  •  2 weeks ago
The statement suggests that technological advancements are increasingly automating tasks, potentially leading to:
Impact on Work as explained below.
1. Repetitive tasks: Automation replaces human labor in routine, repetitive tasks.
2. Job displacement: Very many workers may lose jobs due to automation.
3. Meaningful work: The remaining tasks might become less engaging or fulfil
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Brand W nut mix contains 24% cashews by weight, and Brand X nut mix contains 9% cashews by weight. If w pounds of Brand W nut mix are combined with x pounds of Brand X nut mix to produce y pounds of nut mix that is 15% cashews by weight, what is the value of x?
(1) w = 30
(2) y = 75
  • a)
    Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked
  • b)
    Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked
  • c)
    BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
  • d)
    EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked
  • e)
    Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered  •  2 weeks ago
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Key Equations:
  1. Total weight: w + x = y
  2. Cashew content: 0.24w + 0.09x = 0.15y
Simplification:
Substitute y = w + x into the cashew equation:
0.24w + 0.09x = 0.15(w + x)
Solve to find the relationship:
x = 1.5w
Evaluating Statements:
  • Statement (1): w = 30
    Directly gives x = 1.5 × 30 = 45. Sufficient alone.
  • Statement (2): y = 75
    Substitute into w + x = 75 and x = 1.5w:
    w + 1.5w = 75 → w = 30, x = 45. Sufficient alone.
Final Answer:
Option D: EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked.

Veterinarian: A disease of purebred racehorses that is caused by a genetic defect prevents afflicted horses from racing and can cause paralysis and death. Some horse breeders conclude that because the disease can have such serious consequences, horses with the defect should not be bred. But they are wrong because, in most cases, the severity of the disease can be controlled by diet and medication and the defect also produces horses of extreme beauty that are in great demand in the horse show industry.
The veterinarian’s argument employs which one of the following techniques?
  • a)
    calling into question the motives of the horse breeders cited
  • b)
    demonstrating that the horse breeders’ conclusion is inconsistent with the evidence advanced to support it
  • c)
    providing evidence that contradicts the horse breeder’s evidence
  • d)
    disputing the accuracy of evidence on which the horse breeder’s argument depends
  • e)
    introducing considerations that lead to a conclusion different from that of the horse breeders’ argument
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Athira Choudhury answered  •  2 weeks ago
Understanding the Veterinarian's Argument
The veterinarian's argument addresses the position taken by horse breeders regarding the breeding of purebred racehorses afflicted by a genetic defect. Let's break down the reasoning behind the correct answer choice.
Horse Breeders' Conclusion
- Horse breeders believe that horses with the defect should not be bred due to the se
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The questions below consist of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph.
A. When you are thinking you are travelling mentally, you are on a journey.
B. For genuine thinking is always a process possessing direction.
C. Look out for the unexpected thoughts, however lightly they stir in your mind.
D. Sometimes an unsuspected path or byway of thought that opens up might be more rewarding than following the fixed route you had set yourself.
    • a)
      ACBD
    • b)
      DACB
    • c)
      DCAB
    • d)
      ABCD
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Bhavya Khanna answered  •  2 weeks ago
    Understanding the Sequence
    To form a coherent paragraph from the sentences A, B, C, and D, we analyze the content and logical flow of each sentence.
    Sentence Analysis
    - A: Introduces the concept of thinking as a mental journey.
    - B: States that genuine thinking requires direction.
    - C: Advises to be aware of unexpected thoughts.
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    In the early to mid-1980s, a business practice known as a “leveraged buyout” became popular as a method for companies to expand without having to spend any of their own assets. The leveraged buyout was not without its problems, however, and in time it came to represent in the public imagination not only corporate ingenuity and success, but also excess and greed. Many of the main corporate figures of the 1980s saw spectacular rises and, perhaps inevitably, spectacular falls as they abused the leveraged buyout as a means to extraordinary financial gain.
    A leveraged buyout entails one company purchasing another using the assets of the purchased company as the collateral to secure the funds needed to buy that company. The leveraged buyout allows companies to take on debt that their own assets would have been insufficient to secure in order to finance expansion. The benefit of the leveraged buyout is obvious: companies with insufficient funds can still expand to compete with larger competitors. The drawbacks, however, became apparent only after the fact: the purchased company must perform extraordinarily well in order to generate the capital to pay off the loans that made the purchase possible in the first place. When the purchased company underperforms, the buyer must somehow find the money to pay off the loans. If such funds are not obtained, the buyer may be forced to sell off the company, or parts thereof, for less than the purchase price. In these cases, the buyer is still responsible for repaying the debt that is not covered by the sale price. Many of these deals resulted in the evisceration of the purchased companies, as subparts were sold to pay down the loans and employees were laid off to reduce costs and increase profits.
    The most famous leveraged buyout is probably the 1988 purchase of RJR Nabisco by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (“KKR”). The purchase price for the corporate giant RJR Nabisco was $25 billion, almost all of which was borrowed money. The takeover was “hostile,” meaning that RJR Nabisco resisted any overtures from potential buyers. KKR ultimately succeeded by buying a controlling interest in RJR Nabisco, thereby obtaining voting control over the company. By the mid-1990s, though, KKR had seen a reversal of fortune and was forced to sell off RJR Nabisco in order to relieve itself of the crushing debt load.
    The 1980s were the heyday of the leveraged buyout, as lending institutions were willing to loan money for these ventures. When the deals turned out to be much riskier in life than on paper, the lenders turned away from the buyouts and returned to the notion that borrowers must possess adequate collateral of their own.
    Q.
    The author mentions the RJR Nabisco case most probably in order to emphasize which of the following points?
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    Mihir Ghoshal answered  •  2 weeks ago
    RJR Nabisco Case Significance
    The mention of the RJR Nabisco case in the context of leveraged buyouts serves to highlight the inherent risks associated with this financial strategy.
    Key Points Supporting Option D:
    - Illustration of Major Risks:
    The RJR Nabisco buyout exemplifies how leveraged buyouts, while potentially lucrative, can lead to significant f
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    The synonym of the word GRATIFY is
    • a)
      Indulge
    • b)
      Frank
    • c)
      Appreciate 
    • d)
      Pacify
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Jitendra Mandal answered  •  2 weeks ago
    Similar
    please
    gladden
    give pleasure to
    make happy
    make content
    delight
    make someone feel good
    satisfy
    warm the cockles of the heart
    thrill
    tickle someone pink
    give someone a buzz/kick
    buck someone up

    If Danielle ran a race at a constant speed, at what time did she finish?
    (1) Danielle started the race at 8:00 a.m.
    (2) At 9:30 a.m. Danielle was halfway through the race, and at 10:00 a.m., she was 2/3 of the way through the race.
    • a)
      Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked
    • b)
      Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked
    • c)
      BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient
    • d)
      EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer thequestion asked
    • e)
      Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data are needed
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Advait Malik answered  •  2 weeks ago
    Understanding the Problem
    To determine the time Danielle finished the race, we need to analyze the information provided in both statements.
    Statement 1 Analysis
    - Danielle started the race at 8:00 a.m.
    - This statement alone does not provide enough information about the race's duration or distance. We don’t know how long the race is or her speed. Thus, Statemen
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    Statement 2 Analysis
    - At 9:30 a.m., Danielle was halfway through the race.
    - At 10:00 a.m., she was 2/3 of the way through the race.
    Calculating the Finish Time
    - From 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (30 minutes), Danielle went from halfway (1/2) to 2/3 of the race.
    - This means she covered 1/6 of the race in 30 minutes.
    - Hence, it takes her 30 minutes to complete 1/6 of the race. To finish the entire race (1 whole), it would take her 30 minutes * 6 = 180 minutes (or 3 hours).
    - Adding this to her starting time of 8:00 a.m., she finishes at 11:00 a.m.
    Thus, Statement 2 is sufficient.
    Conclusion
    - Statement 1 is insufficient alone.
    - Statement 2 is sufficient alone.
    - Both statements together do not provide any additional value since Statement 2 alone is enough. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient.
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    In each of the following questions, five words have been given out of which four are alike in some manner, while the fifth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
    Question -
    Choose the word which is different from the rest.
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