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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Candidate X has 10 years' experience, 3 of them managing a team. - Candidate Y has 4 years' experience, all 4 managing a team. - The job is a managing role.

The student wants to argue that Candidate Y is the stronger fit despite having less experience overall. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Although X has more years in total, Y has spent all four of her years managing a team, one more than X, and the job is a managing role.Correct
  2. B. Candidate X has 10 years' experience.
  3. C. Candidate Y has only 4 years' experience.
  4. D. Both candidates have managed a team.

Answer: A. Although X has more years in total, Y has spent all four of her years managing a team, one more than X, and the job is a managing role.

Managing years, not total years.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Candidate X has 10 years' experience.
Favours X.
C. Candidate Y has only 4 years' experience.
Favours X.
D. Both candidates have managed a team.
No comparison.

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