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Critical Reasoning and Paradox Resolution
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According to a recent survey a majority of airline tickets in the US are purchased by women. This is in complete contrast to earlier statistics that show more than 70% of fliers in the US are usually men.
Which of the following best resolves the paradox in the above statistics?
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The study fails to differentiate between the purchasers and the fliers.
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The fact that the purchasers are not necessarily the fliers best explains the paradox. Maybe, the women are buying tickets for husbands, fathers and sons.