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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
Historians investigating the site of an ancient battle and subsequent fall of a fortress are examining two distinct layers of soil in a hill. The upper layer contains fragments of armor from a later era than the battle, while the lower layer shows no such artifacts.
Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the evidence above?
Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the evidence above?
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The lower layer is where the fortress stood during the battle.
B
The historical accounts mix events from different times.
C
The upper layer does not correspond to the time of the battle.
D
The battle extended over a significant period before the fortress fell.
E
The armor fragments were brought to the fortress by mercenaries.
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PatrickMar 2, 2025
thanks!
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