Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: GMAT Club Olympics 2024 (Day 10): City Councilor Statement

­City Councilor Statement: The majority of urban flooding in Centerville is caused by improper disposal of waste, which clogs the city's drainage systems during heavy rainfalls. As most of this waste comes from disposable plastic products, the city proposes to ban the use of all single-use plastics. By implementing this ban, we believe that we will significantly reduce urban floodingincidents.

Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the claim that the proposal, if carried out, will have the announcedeffect?

(A) Centerville's waste management system efficiently processes non-plastic materials, which rarely contribute to drainageblockages.
Explanation:  This statement suggests that non-plastic materials are an insignificant part of the problem and it does not directly address the link between single-use plastics andflooding. INCORRECT

(B) The disposal of single-use plastics in Centerville consumes more resources and energy than any other type of disposable products,
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Statistics : Posted by DG1989 • on 19 Jul 2024, 07:00 • Replies 53 • Views 665

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