Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: In 2001, a local high school implemented a new program designed to red

A. The number of teen pregnancies nationwide increased in 2001. - irrelevent

B. The number of teen pregnancies in 2001 was greater than the number of teen pregnancies in 1991. - not necessary

C. Teenage pregnancy is a leading reason that female students leave school. - correct since author assumed its the reason stated in premise

D. The program was mandatory for all female students. - eliminate

E. Most 2001 female dropouts were not pregnant at any time during the year. - weakening

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