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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
In 2020, the average level of air pollution in cities with strict emissions regulations was measured at 75 micrograms per cubic meter: approximately 40 percent higher than the average level in the ten cities where such regulations have never been implemented. Therefore, one potential solution to lower air pollution is to eliminate strict emissions regulations.
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the argument above?
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the argument above?
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The average level of air pollution in cities with strict emissions regulations has decreased since those regulations were enacted.
B
In cities with strict emissions regulations, few companies are penalized for breaching those regulations.
C
In cities without strict emissions regulations, many industries have not adopted any pollution control measures.
D
The average level of water pollution is lower in cities with strict emissions regulations than in cities without such regulations.
E
Less than half of the companies operating in cities without strict emissions regulations have implemented any environmental practices.
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TafreeApr 7, 2025
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