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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
Between 1981 and 1985, the regulatory agency overseeing pharmaceutical companies issued an average of 75 citations annually for significant breaches of drug-marketing regulations. In contrast, from 1986 to 1990, the yearly average for such citations dropped to just 10. This reduction suggests that the regulatory agency was, on average, significantly less strict in enforcing drug-marketing regulations during the latter period compared to the former. The argument assumes which one of the following?
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The reduction in citations was not due to a decrease in violations by pharmaceutical companies.
B
Changes in the enforcement of drug-marketing regulations did not pertain to minor infractions.
C
The enforcement of drug-marketing regulations was influenced by external political factors.
D
The regulatory agency should limit itself to issuing no more than 10 citations per year for significant breaches of drug-marketing regulations.
E
Prior to 1981, the regulatory agency issued more than 75 citations annually for significant breaches of drug-marketing regulations.
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VinayakMar 30, 2025
thanks a lot
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sub-505
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CR