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Expression of IdeasVery hardArguing for a choice on a stated basis

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A town must choose a site for its new library. - Site 1 is in the centre, on a bus route, with no parking. - Site 2 is on the edge of town, with a large car park, not on a bus route. - A survey found that 60 percent of current library users do not own a car. The student wants to recommend Site 1 on the basis of the survey.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Since 60 percent of current library users do not own a car, the central site on a bus route would serve most users better than the edge-of-town site, despite its lack of parking.Correct
  2. B. Site 1 has no parking.
  3. C. Site 2 has a large car park.
  4. D. The town must choose a site for its new library.

Answer: A. Since 60 percent of current library users do not own a car, the central site on a bus route would serve most users better than the edge-of-town site, despite its lack of parking.

The survey figure drives the recommendation.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Site 1 has no parking.
A point against Site 1, alone.
C. Site 2 has a large car park.
A point for Site 2.
D. The town must choose a site for its new library.
No recommendation.

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