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Jean-Jacques Rousseau contended that man is good only when in "the state of nature" but is corrupted by society, that compels man to compare himself to others.
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Under a new clean air proposal, the government has decided to tighten controls on the release of certain toxic chemicals, including benzene, formaldehyde, and other carcinogens, by chemical plants. The stated purpose of this proposal is to reduce cancers caused by air pollution. Yet, the chemical industry, rather than the government, is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the proposal. If the past actions of certain polluters in the chemical industry are any indication of future behavior, the net result of the new proposal will be an increase, rather than a decrease, in carcinogens released into the air.The author is arguing that ____.
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The author most likely mentioned "gravity map" in the second paragraph in order to
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When Jessica withdrew $200 from her bank account, her account balance decreased by $$\frac{2}{5}$$. If she deposits an amount equal to$$\frac{ 1}{4}$$ of the remaining balance, what will be the final balance in her bank account?
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If X is the average of Y numbers, what is Y? (1) X = 54.5 (2) The sum of the Y numbers for which X is the average is 2,616.
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During the rule of Emperor Claudius, which was known for his military expeditions against the German tribes of the Chauci and Catti, the population of ancient Rome exceeded any city in the Roman Empire.
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Mayor: The city council has proposed additional funding for the town library. However, the library’s own studies show that fewer than 10% of town residents use the library. The city council claims that the library is underutilized because the books, electronic media, and computer equipment are outdated, and that if these were updated, more residents would use the library. However, the last time the town allocated additional funding to the library, usage of the library did not increase. Therefore the town should not allocate additional funding for the library. Which of the following most seriously weakens the mayor’s argument?
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The author most probably uses the word “so-called” (line 53) to imply that
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A political candidate collected $1,799 from a fund raising dinner. If each supporter contributed at least $60, what is the greatest possible number of contributors at the dinner?
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A cake recipe uses a constant ratio of 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to 1 ounce chocolate. If the original recipe, which serves four people, is altered proportionally to yield a cake that serves six people, how many ounces of chocolate will be used in the larger cake?(1) The original recipe calls for exactly five teaspoons of vanilla extract.(2) If the original recipe were altered proportionally to yield a cake that serves eight people, ten teaspoons of vanilla extract would be used.
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Although Moliere's satirical play Tartuffe was condemned by his contemporaries, he is now considered the writer of one of the most famous French plays of all time.
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Industry Analyst: This summer is expected to be particularly hot and dry in the major orange-growing regions of Florida, the state accounting for the largest share of orange production in the United States. While hot and dry weather usually leads to a substantial drop in the yield of oranges, my projections indicate that the revenues of Florida orange producers will not be substantially affected by these unfavorable conditions.Which of the following statements, if true, would support the claim of the Industry Analyst?
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According to the passage, the magnetic field within the Moon’s core
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If x + y = 17 and x – y = 5, what is the value of xy?
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If a kennel houses only cats and dogs, what percent of the animals in the kennel are dogs? (1) The ratio of cats to dogs in the kennel is 2:3. (2) The ratio of dogs to the total number of animals is 3:5.
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Is Hector taller than Charley?(1) Hector is 5 feet 7 inches tall.(2) When Hector stands on a 3-inch thick book, he is one inch taller than Charley.
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The United States Navy announced that, beginning next year, they plan to close several of their bases in order to reduce operating expenses.
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The number of United States citizens suffering from the flu increased significantly this year over last year. Since this increase did not occur among citizens of other countries, it is likely the result of a particular flu virus confined to the United States.Which of the following, if true, would cast the most serious doubt on the explanation for the increase given above?
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The primary purpose of the passage is to
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Robert's Ice Cream Shop sells ice cream at x cents a scoop. For an additional y cents, a customer can add 3 toppings to his or her sundae. How much would a sundae with 3 scoops and 3 toppings cost, in terms of x and y?
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