Sufficient AssumptionDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A university computer center is facing a $1 million budget gap that the board can't fix by moving money around, so the author claims the center must shut down.
Conclusion: It is impossible to keep the university's computer center running during the upcoming year.
Reasoning: The center requires at least $2.5 million to operate but was only budgeted $1.5 million, and the board is unable to move money from other internal programs to cover the deficit.
Analysis: The argument identifies a funding gap and notes that one specific source of extra money—internal transfers—is unavailable. However, it fails to account for every other possible way a center might get money, such as private donations, federal grants, or student fees. To guarantee the conclusion that there is 'no way' to keep it operating, we need an assumption that eliminates all external sources of funding. Look for an answer that bridges the gap between 'the board can't provide the money' and 'no money can be found anywhere.'
Conclusion: It is impossible to keep the university's computer center running during the upcoming year.
Reasoning: The center requires at least $2.5 million to operate but was only budgeted $1.5 million, and the board is unable to move money from other internal programs to cover the deficit.
Analysis: The argument identifies a funding gap and notes that one specific source of extra money—internal transfers—is unavailable. However, it fails to account for every other possible way a center might get money, such as private donations, federal grants, or student fees. To guarantee the conclusion that there is 'no way' to keep it operating, we need an assumption that eliminates all external sources of funding. Look for an answer that bridges the gap between 'the board can't provide the money' and 'no money can be found anywhere.'
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Unlock Full Passage2.The conclusion of the argument is properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
Correct Answer
C
If the computer center has no source of funds other than the board’s $1.5M, then given it needs at least $2.5M and can’t receive diverted funds, it necessarily cannot operate next year. This makes the conclusion follow.
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