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Category - Logical Reasoning

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Tyler: “I don’t have to pay for utilities in my apartment, so I don’t care how much electricity I use. I always keep all the lights on as a way of getting the most money for what I pay in rent because my rent will stay the same regardless of how much electricity I use.”

Mila: “But that doesn’t make any sense. Even if you don’t pay for utilities separately, if you constantly use electricity it will drive up the bill for the building, which will eventually be reflected in your rent.”

Which of the following sentences would strengthen Tyler’s position?
  1. Furthermore, my rent is controlled and cannot be raised without my consent.
  2. I am unconcerned with the environmental effects from my actions.
  3. My apartment is small so I’m likely not using an extraordinary large amount of energy anyway.
  4. The electricity rates in my city are quite reasonable.
  5. I have been doing this for the past year and my rent has not gone up yet.
Explanation
Answer: A - The fact that Tyler’s apartment is rent controlled and the rent cannot be raised without his consent would most strengthen his argument. Tyler contends his actions will not cost him any money. This can only be true if his rent will not go up as a result, which is the case if his apartment is rent controlled.
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