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36. In the 1990s, deaths from cocaine overdosed decreased dramatically. Clearly, fewer people were using cocaine in the 1990s than in previous decades.

Which of the following, if true, would account for the statistic above without supporting the conclusion?
  1. Many cocaine users are afraid to seek emergency help, making them more likely to die from drug overdoses than are users of prescription drugs.
  2. While deaths from cocaine overdoses decreased, deaths from complications related to heroin usage increased.
  3. In 1992, many insurance companies started covering drug treatment counseling and rehabilitation, allowing those with serious addictions to get help for their addictions.
  4. In 1992, a more potent version of cocaine became popular, increasing the risk of an overdose.
  5. Most cocaine users end up in hospitals due to poor nutrition and other health problems, not overdoses.
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37. In the 1990s, deaths from cocaine overdosed decreased dramatically. Clearly, fewer people were using cocaine in the 1990s than in previous decades.

The conclusion in the passage’s argument is properly drawn if which of the following is assumed?
  1. The number of cocaine overdose deaths reliably estimates the number of cocaine users.
  2. Many cocaine users overdose more than once.
  3. The potency of cocaine has remained relatively consistent for the past few decades.
  4. Drug users overdose from cocaine at similar rates to that of other drugs.
  5. Medical personnel can reliably test whether a death is due to an overdose or to other complications related to cocaine usage.
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38. It is unreasonable to label some foods as healthy and others as unhealthy. All foods provide calories, which are necessary for human survival. If a food allows a human to survive, then it is by its very nature healthy, and common “healthy” foods are no different than their “unhealthy” counterparts.

The argument proceeds by
  1. Explaining why a commonly held perception is true.
  2. Explaining why unhealthy foods are actually more healthy than “healthy” foods.
  3. Redefining a term in a way that is favorable to the argument.
  4. Showing that a necessary condition for applying the term “healthy” is not always satisfied.
  5. Showing that because something is true for everything, it must be true for a specific example.
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39. After completing both an admissions test and an admissions interview, Rebecca will have fulfilled the requirements to enter medical school. She is not allowed to schedule the admissions interview until she receives her score for her admissions test. As the scores will not be released for another two months, after the deadline for enrollment, Rebecca will not be able to enroll in medical school until next year.

If the statements above are all true, which one of the following must also be true?
  1. The scores for the admissions test take exactly two months to score.
  2. The admissions test will be discussed during the admissions interview.
  3. An admissions test and an admissions interview are the most important qualifications for entrance to medical school.
  4. The admissions test is an easier requirement than an admissions interview.
  5. Regardless of whether Rebecca receives a good score on her test, she will not be able to enroll in medical school until at least next year.
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40. Those convicted of a felony should not have their voting rights suspended. Felons often have difficulty finding jobs and supporting themselves after their convictions, therefore having different concerns than other adults. Those who do not understand the concerns of felons cannot be expected to look out for their interests while voting. The only way to address the concerns felons face is to allow them to vote.

The argument relies on which of the following assumptions?
  1. The right to vote is the most important right in a democracy.
  2. The right to vote is a right that everyone should enjoy.
  3. Felons at one time had the right to vote.
  4. Felons should have their interests represented.
  5. Non-felons do not have difficulty finding jobs.
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