Which statement is the best conclusion: 'The number of cyclists has increased, and fewer car accidents involve cyclists.'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cycling may be safer, though other factors could play a part
- Step 1: The evidence suggests a safer trend but cannot rule out other causes.
Answer
Cycling may be safer, though other factors could play a part.
Why not the others: Cycling is now completely safe for every single road user: the statement does not prove complete safety. Cars have become much more dangerous for all other road users: the statement does not say this. Fewer people are cycling now than in the past: the statement says the number has increased.
Practise more Reasoning and inference.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed National Benchmark Tests (NBT) mock tests.
More Reasoning and inference questions
- All learners at the school wear a uniform. Thabo wears a uniform. Which conclusion is certain?
- No reptile is warm-blooded. A gecko is a reptile. Which conclusion must be true?
- If it rains, the match is cancelled. The match was not cancelled. What can be concluded?
- A shop's sales rose by 10% in March and fell by 10% in April. Which statement is correct?
- Lerato is taller than Palesa. Palesa is taller than Anele. Which statement must be true?
- Every ticket buyer received a free cap. Sam did not receive a cap. What follows?