Multiple choice

The sale of sports goods is higher in Sportiland than in Netiland. Therefore, the residents of Sportiland are physically more active than are the residents of Netiland. Each of the following, if true, weakens the conclusion above EXCEPT:

  1. Sportiland has a larger population than Netiland.

  2. Most residents of Netiland work in Sportiland and buy their sports goods there.

  3. The average resident of Sportiland spends less time playing sports than does the average resident of Netiland.

  4. A weekly sports event for the local residents is held in Sportiland.

  5. The average price of sports goods sold in Sportiland is lower than the average price of sports goods sold in Netiland.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The average price of sports goods has nothing to do with the physical fitness of the people living in Sportiland. Option 4 is the correct option as because the sports event occurs weekly, which encourages people to participate and the people there are physically fit. So, option (4) weakens the given conclusion.

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