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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
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Which of the following best completes the passage below? The 1923 Tokyo Earthquake devastated a large portion of the city and significantly impacted Japan's economy, but much of the destruction was actually due to fires. It has been estimated that as much as 85% of the total damage was a result of fire rather than the seismic activity itself. This figure may be overstated, however, because the common practice of insuring Tokyo properties against fire but not earthquake damage ensured that ___________
Which of the following best completes the passage below? The 1923 Tokyo Earthquake devastated a large portion of the city and significantly impacted Japan's economy, but much of the destruction was actually due to fires. It has been estimated that as much as 85% of the total damage was a result of fire rather than the seismic activity itself. This figure may be overstated, however, because the common practice of insuring Tokyo properties against fire but not earthquake damage ensured that ___________
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most of the destruction was attributed to fire
B
the city would be rebuilt in a different style
C
insurance companies had to provide earthquake policies
D
residents relocated to safer areas with better coverage
E
structures that survived the fire were left untouched
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PrakharJan 10, 2025
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