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Last year the worldwide paper industry used over twice as much fresh pulp (pulp made directly from raw plant fibers) as recycled pulp (pulp made from wastepaper). A paper industry analyst has projected that by 2010 the industry will use at least as much recycled pulp annually as it does fresh pulp, while using a greater quantity of fresh pulp than it did last year.
If the information above is correct and the analyst's projections prove to be accurate, which of the following projections must also be accurate.
  • a)
    In 2010 the paper industry will use at least twice as much recycled pulp as it did last year
  • b)
    In 2010 the paper industry will use at least twice as much total pulp as it did last year.
  • c)
    In 2010 the paper industry will produce more paper from a given amount of pulp than it did last year.
  • d)
    As compared with last year, in 2010 the paper industry will make more paper that contains only recycled pulp.
  • e)
    As compared with last year, in 2010 the paper industry will make less paper that contains only fresh pulp.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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Last year, the worldwide paper industry used over twice as much fresh pulp as recycled pulp.
A paper industry analyst has projected that by 2010, the industry will use at least as much recycled pulp annually as it does fresh pulp while using a greater quantity of fresh pulp than it did last year.
We need to determine which of the following projections must also be accurate.
(A) In 2010, the paper industry will use at least twice as much recycled pulp as it did last year.
  • The information states that the industry will use at least as much recycled pulp annually as it does fresh pulp. If this is the case, and it also uses a greater quantity of fresh pulp than it did last year, then it is possible for the industry to use at least twice as much recycled pulp as it did last year. Therefore, this projection can be accurate.
(B) In 2010, the paper industry will use at least twice as much total pulp as it did last year.
  • The information does not provide any specific indication about the total pulp usage. We only know that the industry will use a greater quantity of fresh pulp than it did last year. Without more information, we cannot conclude that the industry will use at least twice as much total pulp as it did last year. Therefore, this projection cannot be determined from the given information.
(C) In 2010, the paper industry will produce more paper from a given amount of pulp than it did last year.
  • The information does not provide any indication of changes in paper production efficiency. It only mentions the relative usage of fresh pulp and recycled pulp. Without additional information, we cannot conclude whether the industry will produce more paper from a given amount of pulp. Therefore, this projection cannot be determined from the given information.
(D) As compared with last year, in 2010, the paper industry will make more paper that contains only recycled pulp.
  • The information states that by 2010, the industry will use at least as much recycled pulp annually as it does fresh pulp. This means that the usage of recycled pulp will increase. However, the information does not provide any specific indication about the proportion of recycled pulp in the paper made by the industry. Therefore, we cannot determine whether the industry will make more paper that contains only recycled pulp. Therefore, this projection cannot be determined from the given information.
(E) As compared with last year, in 2010, the paper industry will make less paper that contains only fresh pulp.
  • The information states that the industry will use a greater quantity of fresh pulp than it did last year. However, it does not provide any indication of changes in the proportion of fresh pulp in the paper made by the industry. Therefore, we cannot determine whether the industry will make less paper that contains only fresh pulp. Therefore, this projection cannot be determined from the given information.
In conclusion, the only projection that can be determined to be accurate based on the given information is (A) In 2010, the paper industry will use at least twice as much recycled pulp as it did last year.
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Understanding the Projection
The analyst's projection indicates a significant shift in the paper industry's use of pulp by 2010. Let's analyze the implications based on the information provided.
Current Situation
- Last year, the paper industry used over twice as much fresh pulp compared to recycled pulp.
- This means if the amount of recycled pulp is represented as \( R \), then fresh pulp \( F \) is more than \( 2R \) (i.e., \( F > 2R \)).
Future Projections
- By 2010, the projection states that the industry will use at least as much recycled pulp as fresh pulp, implying \( R \geq F \).
- Additionally, the industry will use a greater quantity of fresh pulp than last year, suggesting \( F_{2010} > F_{last year} \).
Evaluating Option A
- Option A: In 2010, the paper industry will use at least twice as much recycled pulp as it did last year.
To assess this:
- If last year \( F > 2R \), then \( F_{2010} > F_{last year} \) means fresh pulp will continue to exceed twice the recycled pulp used last year.
- As \( R \) must equal or exceed \( F \) by 2010, it implies an increase in the recycled pulp usage from last year, potentially doubling it.
Therefore, it is logical that for the projections to hold, the recycled pulp must reach at least half of what was used as fresh pulp last year.
Conclusion
Thus, the assertion that the paper industry will use at least twice as much recycled pulp as it did last year becomes a necessary outcome given the conditions set forth in the projections. Hence, option A must be accurate.
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