In Patton City, days are categorized as having heavy rainfall (more than two inches), moderate rainfall (more than one inch, but no more than two inches), light rainfall (at least a trace, but no more than one inch), or no rainfall. In 1990, there were fewer days with light rainfall than in 1910 and fewer with moderate rainfall, yet total rainfall for the year was 20 percent higher in 1990 than in 1910.
If the statements above are true, then it is also possible that in Patton City
1`The total market value of real estate in Altonville has steadily declined over the past four years. This decline has meant that the overall figure on which the city’s property tax is based—the assessed value of that real estate—has also declined. The percentage of assessed value that was paid as property taxes to the city, however, did not change from year to year during this period. The information above most strongly supports which of the following?
A.The percentage of Altonville’s yearly revenue that comes from money collected in property taxes did not change over the past four years. B.The percentage of Altonville’s yearly revenue that comes from money collected in property taxes has declined steadily over the past four years. C.The amount of revenue that Altonville collected from property taxes was lower last year than it was four years ago. D.During the past four years, Altonville officials increased tax rates on other sources of revenue such as retail sales and business profits. E.Altonville will soon require property owners to pay a higher percentage of the assessed value of their property as property tax.
2`A medieval manuscript called L contains all eighteen extant tragedies by the Greek playwright Euripides. Of these, ten called the “select plays,” are accompanied in L by ancient commentaries and also appear in other medieval manuscripts; this group includes some of Euripides’ best-known works, including the Medea. The other eight, which appear in alphabetical order, without commentary. The Electra is one of the alphabeticals. Which of the following can be reliably concluded on the basis of the Statements given?
A.Only Euripides’ best-known works are accompanied by ancient commentaries in extant medieval manuscripts. B.The select plays are accompanied by ancient commentaries because they were the best known of Euripides’ works. C.No commentaries were written about Euripides’ Electra in ancient times. D.Euripides’ Medea never appears in medieval manuscripts unaccompanied by ancient commentary. E.Euripides’ Electra does not appear accompanied by a com-mentary in any extant medieval manuscript.
3`In Patton City, days are categorized as having heavy rainfall (more than two inches), moderate rainfall (more than one inch, but no more than two inches), light rainfall (at least a trace, but no more than one inch), or no rainfall. In 1990, there were fewer days with light rainfall than in 1910 and fewer with moderate rainfall, yet total rainfall for the year was 20 percent higher in 1990 than in 1910. If the statements above are true, then it is also possible that in Patton City
A.the number of days with heavy rainfall was lower in 1990 than in 1910 B.the number of days with some rainfall, but no more than two inches, was the same in 1990 as in 1910 C.the number of days with some rainfall, but no more than two inches, was higher in 1990 than in 1910 D.the total number of inches of rain that fell on days with moderate rainfall in 1990 was more than twice what it had been in 1910 E.the average amount of rainfall per month was lower in 1990 than in 1910
Anyhow, let me hopefully clear things up a little.
We know that:
the "select plays" in 'L' are accompanied by commentaries the "select plays" are ALSO found in other manuscripts. the "select plays" contain SOME of Euripides' best known plays. Medea is a "select play."
Now for the "other eight," which are in contrast to the "select plays."
We know the "other eight" do not include commentary. We know the "other eight" appear in alphabetical order. (Suggesting that the "select plays" are not in alphabetical order). Electra is an "alphabetical." -------> Electra does not include commentary
Now there is one little step. Notice how the "select plays" differ from "the alphabeticals" in that they are ALSO found in other medieval manuscripts. Therefore the "other eight" are not found in medieval manuscripts ------> Electra does not appear in other ancient manuscripts. The only manuscript it does appear in it is not accompanied by commentary. Thus (E).
For (D), we know Medea appears in other medieval manuscripts. We do not know whether these manuscripts have commentary.
For (B), we do not know for certain why the "select plays" had commentaries. Commonsense tells us that it was probably because they were Euripides' best known work. However, based on the argument, we cannot logically conclude that.