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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
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Environmentalists have raised concerns about the GreenTech Corporation, a leading solar panel manufacturer, because a significant portion of GreenTech's panels is produced in Region Y, where environmental regulations are often ignored. Nevertheless, GreenTech has implemented a verification program for its suppliers. They have employed a team of environmental auditors and compliance experts who examine the documentation of the materials sourced from Region Y's suppliers to confirm their compliance with regulations, conduct unannounced inspections to check records, and certify suppliers as approved sources of compliant materials. GreenTech exclusively uses materials from certified suppliers. Therefore, GreenTech's assertion that its materials from Region Y are sourced in compliance with regulations is warranted..
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the justification for GreenTech's assertion?
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the justification for GreenTech's assertion?
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Only about one-third of GreenTech's auditors were recruited from outside the organization.
B
Region Y's government has recently cut funding for environmental oversight.
C
GreenTech has had to offer higher salaries than anticipated to attract skilled auditors.
D
The percentage of Region Y's suppliers audited each year by GreenTech's team is approximately 10 percent, chosen at random.
E
Non-compliance with regulations costs Region Y's government a considerable amount in lost fines.
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AliciaMay 2, 2025
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