Hello, Somebody please help me with this question:
I have the answer but i need the explanation.
Between 1975 and 1985, nursing-home occupancy rates averaged 87 percent of capacity, while admission rates remained constant, at an average of 95 admissions per 1,000 beds per year. Between 1985 and 1988, however, occupancy rates rose to an average of 92 percent of capacity, while admission rates declined to 81 per 1,000 beds per year. If the statements above are true, which of the following conclusions can be most properly drawn? (A) The average length of time nursing-home residents stayed in nursing homes increased between 1985 and 1988. (B) The proportion of older people living in nursing homes was greater in 1988 than in 1975. (C) Nursing home admission rates tend to decline whenever occupancy rates rise. (D) Nursing homes built prior to 1985 generally had fewer beds than did nursing homes built between 1985 and 1988. (E) The more beds a nursing home has, the higher its occupancy rate is likely to be.
I think it is A as occupancy succeeds admission so lesser admissions can only take place if there are beds available for new admits...so if the occupancy level rises means lesser availaiblity of beds hence lesser admissions
I think it is A as occupancy succeeds admission so lesser admissions can only take place if there are beds available for new admits...so if the occupancy level rises means lesser availaiblity of beds hence lesser admissions
Hello, Somebody please help me with this question:
I have the answer but i need the explanation.
Between 1975 and 1985, nursing-home occupancy rates averaged 87 percent of capacity, while admission rates remained constant, at an average of 95 admissions per 1,000 beds per year. Between 1985 and 1988, however, occupancy rates rose to an average of 92 percent of capacity, while admission rates declined to 81 per 1,000 beds per year. If the statements above are true, which of the following conclusions can be most properly drawn? (A) The average length of time nursing-home residents stayed in nursing homes increased between 1985 and 1988. (B) The proportion of older people living in nursing homes was greater in 1988 than in 1975. (C) Nursing home admission rates tend to decline whenever occupancy rates rise. (D) Nursing homes built prior to 1985 generally had fewer beds than did nursing homes built between 1985 and 1988. (E) The more beds a nursing home has, the higher its occupancy rate is likely to be.
Countries as huge and complicated as China can underachieve or collapse under their own contradictions. In the short term its other foreign relationships may matter more, even in Asia: there may, for instance, be a greater risk of conflict between rising China and an ageing but still powerful Japan. Western powers still wield considerable influence.
So caveats abound. Yet as the years roll forward, the chances are that it will increasingly come down once again to the two Asian giants facing each other over a disputed border. How China and India manage their own relationship will determine whether similar mistakes to those that scarred the 20th century disfigure this one.
Why does the author say, So caveats abound? (a) To draw the readers attention to an important point he/she is about to elaborate on. (b) To concede that his/her central argument may have weaknesses. (c) To warn the reader about various possible scenarios. (d) To present a contradictory point of view.
hey puys, I got a doubt in implicit statements. please help.
If someone requests someone else to do a thing, IS it IMPLICIT that the other person will oblige. say for eg,
" The Chairman of the apartment urged the residents to reduce their water consumption to save on water tax " (almost from rs agarwal)
" The company requested its employees to save on power by turning off electrical applainces when not in use "
I tend to believe, in both the statements its not implicit that they will reduce water consumption or save power.Please let me know how am i correct or how am i wrong.
If the person requesting has completely binding authority, like leader of a party, captain of a team, someone from law and order like court or police then should it be implicit.
A bit of clarity needed on this topic as to when shall we assume a statement to be implicit.Please help.
hey puys, I got a doubt in implicit statements. please help.
If someone requests someone else to do a thing, IS it IMPLICIT that the other person will oblige. say for eg,
" The Chairman of the apartment urged the residents to reduce their water consumption to save on water tax " (almost from rs agarwal)
" The company requested its employees to save on power by turning off electrical applainces when not in use "
I tend to believe, in both the statements its not implicit that they will reduce water consumption or save power.Please let me know how am i correct or how am i wrong.
If the person requesting has completely binding authority, like leader of a party, captain of a team, someone from law and order like court or police then should it be implicit.
A bit of clarity needed on this topic as to when shall we assume a statement to be implicit.Please help.
I think we will have to assume that the other person will follow suit if it comes from some superior authority he may or may not have complete binding authority over the other party but has some amout of authority like Chairman or company in this case...they may not bind ppl to do something but it is expected of the other parties to follow what they said.(they may do it or not thats a separate matter)
It is for this reason that the scientific mainstream has refused even to acknowledge the issues surrounding
the irreducible complexity inherent in so many of lifes processes. The reluctance of the scientific community to deal with this issue or consider the implications of intelligent design regarding life has nothing to do with a lack of empirical evidence to support it - but rather has its roots in a historical chauvinism against anything suggesting the existence of a creator. This almost paranoid reluctance to consider the obvious is ironic as it serves only to limit scientific endeavour and in many respects is reminiscent of the stifling religious dogma that led to the age of reason and modern scientific methodology in the first place. In a sense the scientific community has forgotten its purpose (raison detre) and the underlying ethic pertaining to that purpose. True scientific procedure calls for keeping an open mind to all phenomena whilst maintaining a questioning attitude at the same time and being prepared to modify or dispose of any theory that no longer accommodates evidence collected in a systematic manner.
What does the author indicate by the term historical chauvinism? (a) The prejudiced beliefs against intelligent design or the existence of a creator.
My Take!!! though was confused with D but will go with this one
It is for this reason that the scientific mainstream has refused even to acknowledge the issues surrounding the irreducible complexity inherent in so many of lifes processes. The reluctance of the scientific community to deal with this issue or consider the implications of intelligent design regarding life has nothing to do with a lack of empirical evidence to support it - but rather has its roots in a historical chauvinism against anything suggesting the existence of a creator. This almost paranoid reluctance to consider the obvious is ironic as it serves only to limit scientific endeavour and in many respects is reminiscent of the stifling religious dogma that led to the age of reason and modern scientific methodology in the first place. In a sense the scientific community has forgotten its purpose (raison detre) and the underlying ethic pertaining to that purpose. True scientific procedure calls for keeping an open mind to all phenomena whilst maintaining a questioning attitude at the same time and being prepared to modify or dispose of any theory that no longer accommodates evidence collected in a systematic manner.
What does the author indicate by the term historical chauvinism? (a) The prejudiced beliefs against intelligent design or the existence of a creator. (b) The narrow-minded attitude of scientists which has been coming down from ages. (c) The deep-rooted historical adherence of scientists towards anything supported by scientific evidence. (d) The purposeful attitude of scientists towards creation.
A & B are contenders but there is no point in the passages that states about the narrow attitudes of scientists.So,I will go with option A
Hello, Somebody please help me with this question:
I have the answer but i need the explanation.
Between 1975 and 1985, nursing-home occupancy rates averaged 87 percent of capacity, while admission rates remained constant, at an average of 95 admissions per 1,000 beds per year. Between 1985 and 1988, however, occupancy rates rose to an average of 92 percent of capacity, while admission rates declined to 81 per 1,000 beds per year. If the statements above are true, which of the following conclusions can be most properly drawn? (A) The average length of time nursing-home residents stayed in nursing homes increased between 1985 and 1988. (B) The proportion of older people living in nursing homes was greater in 1988 than in 1975. (C) Nursing home admission rates tend to decline whenever occupancy rates rise. (D) Nursing homes built prior to 1985 generally had fewer beds than did nursing homes built between 1985 and 1988. (E) The more beds a nursing home has, the higher its occupancy rate is likely to be.
It is for this reason that the scientific mainstream has refused even to acknowledge the issues surrounding the irreducible complexity inherent in so many of lifes processes. The reluctance of the scientific community to deal with this issue or consider the implications of intelligent design regarding life has nothing to do with a lack of empirical evidence to support it - but rather has its roots in a historical chauvinism against anything suggesting the existence of a creator. This almost paranoid reluctance to consider the obvious is ironic as it serves only to limit scientific endeavour and in many respects is reminiscent of the stifling religious dogma that led to the age of reason and modern scientific methodology in the first place. In a sense the scientific community has forgotten its purpose (raison detre) and the underlying ethic pertaining to that purpose. True scientific procedure calls for keeping an open mind to all phenomena whilst maintaining a questioning attitude at the same time and being prepared to modify or dispose of any theory that no longer accommodates evidence collected in a systematic manner.
Since I spammed this thread with my explanations and all my posts were in the GMAT prep threads, I figured will post another off-topic post. I took the GMAT. Scored: 720(94%) qa-50(93%) va-38(83%) awa-5.5(77%)
The author himself/herself says that there could be a lot of CAVEATS on his/her initial statement and thereby conceding that his/her statement can be weak too !!
puys help me with this Q
Countries as huge and complicated as China can underachieve or collapse under their own contradictions. In the short term its other foreign relationships may matter more, even in Asia: there may, for instance, be a greater risk of conflict between rising China and an ageing but still powerful Japan. Western powers still wield considerable influence.
So caveats abound. Yet as the years roll forward, the chances are that it will increasingly come down once again to the two Asian giants facing each other over a disputed border. How China and India manage their own relationship will determine whether similar mistakes to those that scarred the 20th century disfigure this one.
Why does the author say, So caveats abound? (a) To draw the readers attention to an important point he/she is about to elaborate on. (b) To concede that his/her central argument may have weaknesses. (c) To warn the reader about various possible scenarios. (d) To present a contradictory point of view.
Based on the paragraph awnser the questions mentioned after the passage
Its hard to say, though if even all singers had fit perfectly in their roles and if the chemistry had been strong whether or not the Keenleyside-Dessay pairing would have been enough to carry the opera. It would be easy to take issue with Thomas Hamlet, which doesnt adhere to Shakespeare. Theres no Rosencrantz or Guildenstern, Ophlie stabs herself following a mad scene, the ending has been changed, and only the basic story of revenge and collapse remains. But Thomas music simply isnt as strong as music by other composers who have taken on the Bard, from the obvious Verdi, to Gounod, who, like Thomas, held fast to French traditions, and Bellini, who, like Thomas, presented a looser take. Hamlet drags, offering vocal lines that usually suit the text but that dont tend to be especially shapely or evocative. Drinking songs and rousing choruses though well sung here feel detached from the action and obligatory. The exception is Ophlies death, which receives its own Act. It incorporates all the shuddering, high-lying runs of a bel canto scena as well as touching passages from her earlier duet with Hamlet and a kind of ritualistic, tribal-sounding song as she contemplates the knife. Petersen sang with pathos and impressive agility. Her light, frothy soprano suited the characters fragility, but Thomas frequent leaps to the top of the range sounded challenging. Keenleyside made a star turn as Hamlet. His powerful presence and full, hardy voice worked equally well for fearsome confrontation and, scaled back, to convey fear or introspection. He sang beautifully and authoritatively when the character exploded impulsively, Keenleysides portrayal seemed completely genuine. If his scenes with Peterson were a little cool or forced in their first show, that is likely to change as the production continues. The production was subdued but with memorable contributions from directors Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser, set designer Christian Fenouillat, costume designer Agostino Cavalca and lighting designer Christopher Forey.
1) According to the author, which of the following is the central reason for Thomas take on hamlet not being so effective? (a) The Keenlyside-Peterson pairing was not strong enough to create an effective impact. (b) There were many changes in Thomas Hamlet when we compare it with the original version by Shakespeare. (c) Thomas take on Hamlet was a very loose one when we compare it to the original version. (d) There was a definite lacuna in Thomas music, which was not good enough to bring out the intricacies of the play. 2) Which of the following is a point of criticism by the author as regards Thomass play? (a) Thomass frequent leaps to the top of the range seem challenging for Petersen. (b) Keenlysides scenes with Petersen were a bit forced or slow. (c) Petersens portrayal of the character Ophelia is not as effective as Dessays would have been. (d) None of the above.
It is for this reason that the scientific mainstream has refused even to acknowledge the issues surrounding the irreducible complexity inherent in so many of lifes processes. The reluctance of the scientific community to deal with this issue or consider the implications of intelligent design regarding life has nothing to do with a lack of empirical evidence to support it - but rather has its roots in a historical chauvinism against anything suggesting the existence of a creator. This almost paranoid reluctance to consider the obvious is ironic as it serves only to limit scientific endeavour and in many respects is reminiscent of the stifling religious dogma that led to the age of reason and modern scientific methodology in the first place. In a sense the scientific community has forgotten its purpose (raison detre) and the underlying ethic pertaining to that purpose. True scientific procedure calls for keeping an open mind to all phenomena whilst maintaining a questioning attitude at the same time and being prepared to modify or dispose of any theory that no longer accommodates evidence collected in a systematic manner.
What does the author indicate by the term historical chauvinism? (a) The prejudiced beliefs against intelligent design or the existence of a creator. (b) The narrow-minded attitude of scientists which has been coming down from ages. (c) The deep-rooted historical adherence of scientists towards anything supported by scientific evidence. (d) The purposeful attitude of scientists towards creation.
option -A ................. c-b for XAT kind of RC..............
Questions 1 & 2 Just as a bicycle chain may be too tight, so may ones carefulness and conscientiousness be so tense as to hinder the running of ones mind. 1. Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning used in the argument above? (A) Just as a clock may be wound too tightly, so may ones time be spent fruitlessly in the pursuit of perfection (B) Just as a carousel may spin too quickly, so may ones rapid concentration on several problems prevent a resolution of difficulties. (C) Just as a machine may be oiled too much, so may ones heavy drinking of alcoholic beverages lead to complete dissipation (D) Just as a raging river may be frozen into stillness during the winter, so may ones career falter at certain times of the year (E) Just as a boxer may become too tense before a big fight, so may ones personal concerns stand in the way of professional success
2. Which one of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument? (A) Bicycle chains are used to turn wheels, but the human mind is used to turn ideas. (B) People and bicycles are similar only in that both may not function well under stress. (C) Bicycles help people with transportation, but careful, conscientious thought helps to solve many different problems. (D) Extreme tension helps a bicycle chain to function efficiently. (E) People engage in poor reasoning whether they are careful and conscientious or not. --------------------------------------------------- Questions 3-4 If the artificial is not better than the natural, to what end are all the arts of life? To dig, to plow, to build, to wear clothesall are direct violations of the injunction to follow nature. 3. Which one of the following is an assumption made by the author of the passage? (A) The arts of life have no useful end. (B) The artificial is not better than the natural. (C) Digging, plowing, building, and wearing clothes are better than nature. (D) The injunction to follow nature should not be violated. (E) The arts of life are indirect means of following nature.
4. If the authors argument were challenged on the grounds that the construction of buildings has adverse effects on the natural environment, which of the following replies might the author use to respond to the challenge logically? (A) There are human activities, such as making music, that are environmentally harmless. (B) Harming the environment is not an end, of purpose, of the arts of life. (C) The construction could involve the use of natural, not artificial, materials. (D) Constructing buildings is not an art of life. (E) Even if the natural environment is disturbed by the construction of buildings, it is improved for human use.
Questions 1 & 2 Just as a bicycle chain may be too tight, so may ones carefulness and conscientiousness be so tense as to hinder the running of ones mind. 1. Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning used in the argument above? (A) Just as a clock may be wound too tightly, so may ones time be spent fruitlessly in the pursuit of perfection (B) Just as a carousel may spin too quickly, so may ones rapid concentration on several problems prevent a resolution of difficulties. (C) Just as a machine may be oiled too much, so may ones heavy drinking of alcoholic beverages lead to complete dissipation (D) Just as a raging river may be frozen into stillness during the winter, so may ones career falter at certain times of the year (E) Just as a boxer may become too tense before a big fight, so may ones personal concerns stand in the way of professional success
2. Which one of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument? (A) Bicycle chains are used to turn wheels, but the human mind is used to turn ideas. (B) People and bicycles are similar only in that both may not function well under stress. (C) Bicycles help people with transportation, but careful, conscientious thought helps to solve many different problems. (D) Extreme tension helps a bicycle chain to function efficiently. (E) People engage in poor reasoning whether they are careful and conscientious or not. --------------------------------------------------- Questions 3-4 If the artificial is not better than the natural, to what end are all the arts of life? To dig, to plow, to build, to wear clothesall are direct violations of the injunction to follow nature. 3. Which one of the following is an assumption made by the author of the passage? (A) The arts of life have no useful end. (B) The artificial is not better than the natural. (C) Digging, plowing, building, and wearing clothes are better than nature. (D) The injunction to follow nature should not be violated. (E) The arts of life are indirect means of following nature.
4. If the authors argument were challenged on the grounds that the construction of buildings has adverse effects on the natural environment, which of the following replies might the author use to respond to the challenge logically? (A) There are human activities, such as making music, that are environmentally harmless. (B) Harming the environment is not an end, of purpose, of the arts of life. (C) The construction could involve the use of natural, not artificial, materials. (D) Constructing buildings is not an art of life. (E) Even if the natural environment is disturbed by the construction of buildings, it is improved for human use.
Questions 1 & 2 Just as a bicycle chain may be too tight, so may ones carefulness and conscientiousness be so tense as to hinder the running of ones mind. 1. Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning used in the argument above? (A) Just as a clock may be wound too tightly, so may ones time be spent fruitlessly in the pursuit of perfection (B) Just as a carousel may spin too quickly, so may ones rapid concentration on several problems prevent a resolution of difficulties. (C) Just as a machine may be oiled too much, so may ones heavy drinking of alcoholic beverages lead to complete dissipation (D) Just as a raging river may be frozen into stillness during the winter, so may ones career falter at certain times of the year (E) Just as a boxer may become too tense before a big fight, so may ones personal concerns stand in the way of professional success
Questions 1 & 2 Just as a bicycle chain may be too tight, so may ones carefulness and conscientiousness be so tense as to hinder the running of ones mind. 1. Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning used in the argument above? (A) Just as a clock may be wound too tightly, so may ones time be spent fruitlessly in the pursuit of perfection (B) Just as a carousel may spin too quickly, so may ones rapid concentration on several problems prevent a resolution of difficulties. (C) Just as a machine may be oiled too much, so may ones heavy drinking of alcoholic beverages lead to complete dissipation (D) Just as a raging river may be frozen into stillness during the winter, so may ones career falter at certain times of the year (E) Just as a boxer may become too tense before a big fight, so may ones personal concerns stand in the way of professional success
2. Which one of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument? (A) Bicycle chains are used to turn wheels, but the human mind is used to turn ideas. (B) People and bicycles are similar only in that both may not function well under stress. (C) Bicycles help people with transportation, but careful, conscientious thought helps to solve many different problems. (D) Extreme tension helps a bicycle chain to function efficiently. (E) People engage in poor reasoning whether they are careful and conscientious or not. --------------------------------------------------- Questions 3-4 If the artificial is not better than the natural, to what end are all the arts of life? To dig, to plow, to build, to wear clothesall are direct violations of the injunction to follow nature. 3. Which one of the following is an assumption made by the author of the passage? (A) The arts of life have no useful end. (B) The artificial is not better than the natural. (C) Digging, plowing, building, and wearing clothes are better than nature. (D) The injunction to follow nature should not be violated. (E) The arts of life are indirect means of following nature.
4. If the authors argument were challenged on the grounds that the construction of buildings has adverse effects on the natural environment, which of the following replies might the author use to respond to the challenge logically? (A) There are human activities, such as making music, that are environmentally harmless. (B) Harming the environment is not an end, of purpose, of the arts of life. (C) The construction could involve the use of natural, not artificial, materials. (D) Constructing buildings is not an art of life. (E) Even if the natural environment is disturbed by the construction of buildings, it is improved for human use.
