B.Contributions from alumni are needed for the college to produce a winning football team.

A kennel owner is scheduling dog play times for dogs labeled A-F on her chart. They will play in a common fenced area and the schedule must follow these guidelines:

Dogs A and B cannot play together.
Dogs C and D must play first.
Dog E cannot play with dog A.
Dog F must play last.

Which one of the following scenarios would follow all of the guidelines?

A. If dogs A, D, and F go home, the remaining dogs could play together.


B.Two play times: B, E, F; then A, C, D.


C.Two play times: A, C, E; then B, D, F.

D.If dog E goes home, the remaining dogs could play together.

Recent dental research shows that bacteria around the gum line produces a substance that in sufficient amounts can induce preterm labor in pregnant women and can cause heart disease by clogging arteries. Both medical outcomes add to payouts by health insurers to medical-service providers. The bacteria is best removed by a dentist or trained hygienist during a routine cleaning. One health insurer has calculated that it can reduce its payouts by reimbursing subscribers who are either pregnant or at high risk of developing heart disease for the cost of one professional dental cleaning per year.

Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the assertion that the insurer's payouts to medical-service providers will decrease if it implements the reimbursement plan described above?
A.Dental-hygiene regimens such as brushing or flossing can slow the accumulation of the bacteria-produced substance.
B.Individuals are generally less likely to postpone or forego inexpensive or free dental procedures than expensive ones.
C.Pregnant women typically crave sugary foods, which are proven to contribute to tooth decay.
D.The risk of developing heart disease is greater for individuals with a family history of heart disease than for those with no such history.
E.The dental health of pregnant women and heart-disease patients, as a group, is similar to that of the general population.

A kennel owner is scheduling dog play times for dogs labeled A-F on her chart. They will play in a common fenced area and the schedule must follow these guidelines:

Dogs A and B cannot play together.
Dogs C and D must play first.
Dog E cannot play with dog A.
Dog F must play last.

If there are two play times, which of the following must be true?

A.Dogs D and F will never play together.


B.Dogs A and D will never play together.


C.Dogs A and F will always play together.


D. Dogs E and B might or might not play together.

Diane: As we both know, the population of this country is aging. Elderly people generally prefer not to live in harsh climates characterized by extreme temperatures. Accordingly, in this country's coastal regions, where the climate is generally most temperate, the population is likely to grow, while other regions are likely to suffer population declines.

Paul: I disagree. With few exceptions, regions where the climate is harsh are characterized by comparatively low living costs, a compelling factor for retired people with little savings and on fixed incomes.
Which of the following is the most likely point of disagreement between Diane and Paul?
A. the reason for the population shift toward coastal areas and away from other regions
B. whether the country's current decline in overall population will continue into the foreseeable future
C.why older people find certain regions where the climate is harsh attractive places to live
D.whether regions characterized by harsh climates are likely to experience population declines in the foreseeable future
E. the extent to which coastal regions are affordable places to live for retired people

Claudia needs four sweet buns for her dinner party tonight. She has invited five guests, Tom eats no gluten, she and Mary eat no sweets, Bob hates wholesome foods, Kevin is a sugarholic, and Mikey will eat anything. The bakery only has three sweet buns, so Claudia substitutes a whole grain bun.

Following the restrictions given in the attached text, which of these scenarios is most likely to occur?

A. Claudia takes the whole grain bun for herself, Kevin eats two sweet buns, Bob grabs a sweet bun, and the rest get nothing.


B. Mikey takes the whole grain bun, Kevin eats two sweet buns, Mary eats the third sweet bun, and the rest go home mad.


C. Claudia gives the whole grain bun to Bob and one sweet bun each to Mikey, Kevin and herself. Mary and Tom get nothing.


D. Claudia gives the whole grain bun to Tom because it is gluten-free, and gives one sweet bun each to Bob, Kevin, and Mary. Mikey gets nothing.

An avid television viewer is statistically more likely to take sleeping pills at bedtime than a person who enjoys listening to classical music but does not watch television as a habit. Clearly, listening to classical music just before bedtime contributes to a more restful night’s sleep, whereas watching television before bedtime has the opposite effect.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the above argument?

A.People who enjoy classical music typically like to read just before bedtime.

B.Reading a book before bedtime contributes to restful sleep more than listening to music does.

C.Sleeplessness is more common among people who watch late-night television than among people who do not.

D.Engaging in a bedtime activity that is mentally stimulating often interferes with a person’s ability to fall asleep.

E.A silent environment is less conducive to restful sleep than an environment with calming ambient sounds.

Claudia needs four sweet buns for her dinner party tonight. She has invited five guests, Tom eats no gluten, she and Mary eat no sweets, Bob hates wholesome foods, Kevin is a sugarholic, and Mikey will eat anything. The bakery only has three sweet buns, so Claudia substitutes two whole grain buns.

If Claudia bought two whole grain buns, which of the following scenarios is most likely to occur?

A.Kevin takes charge of sweet bun distribution, taking two for himself and giving one to Mikey. Bob takes one of the whole grain buns and gives the last to Claudia. Tom and Mary get nothing.


B. Claudia splits one of the whole grain buns with Mary and gives the other to Tom, as it is gluten free. Mikey grabs two sweet buns and gives Kevin one. Bob goes home mad.


C. Claudia dropped both of the whole grain buns into the soup. Mary takes one sweet bun and Mikey takes the remaining two. No one else gets a bun.


D. Tom refuses a bun because he can’t be sure they are gluten-free, Mikey takes both whole grain buns, Claudia, Mary, and Kevin each take one sweet bun. Bob goes home mad.

Two studies were conducted by independent agencies. The purpose of each was to determine the cause of low achievement among minority students. The data for Study I was obtained from private schools with a minority population of at least 30%. Study II data came from public schools with the same minority population restriction. Average achievement scores were 20% higher in Study I. In Study II, achievement scores were higher at schools with a required parent involvement component, but the average was still not as high as at the top-achieving schools in Study I.
Based on the information in the passage, it can be concluded that:
A. The primary factor in student achievement is parent involvement.

B.Parent involvement could be a contributing factor in student achievement.

C.Factors other than parent involvement have more impact on test scores.

D.Minority students perform better at private schools.

Sonny had five vintage cars. He bought them when his rap records were selling well. Now, with no new material, he is losing money and needs to sell some of his cars to get by. He has a red Alfa Romeo, a silver Ferrari, a yellow Jaguar, a black Lamborghini, and a burnt orange Maserati. Four buyers are interested in his cars: Mikey, who likes everything, Otis, who hates orange, George, who loves yellow and orange, and Selena, who prefers silver. All buyers will pay in cash.

Given these facts, which of the following scenarios is most likely to occur?

A.Otis buys the Lamborghini; Selena buys the Ferrari; George buys the Alfa Romeo; and Mikey buys the Jaguar and the Maserati, leaving Sonny with nothing but a pile of cash.


B.Selena buys the Ferrari; George buys the Maserati; Otis buys the Lamborghini; Mikey buys the Alfa Romeo; and Sonny gets to keep his Jaguar.


C. Selena buys the Ferrari; George buys the Jaguar; Otis buys the Maserati; and Mikey buys the Lamborghini, leaving Sonny with the Alfa Romeo.


D. Mikey buys the Ferrari; Selena buys the Jaguar; Otis buys the Alfa Romeo; and George buys the Maserati. Sonny gets to keep his Lamborghini.