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The passage discusses a decline in reported accidents, attributed to government programmes. But some observers argue that many accidents go unreported. Hospital admissions due to road accidents have not declined, suggesting the true accident rate may be unchanged. This undermines the optimistic assumption that road safety has improved simply based on official accident records.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Not supported; this is what is being questioned.

Option B : This is a suggestion, not a conclusion based on the information given.

Option C : This best reflects the contrast between official data and alternative evidence, like hospital records.

Option D : Too strong; the passage doesn't claim complete failure, only that the data might be misleading.

Option E : Possibly implied, but not the main conclusion.

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The argument's flaw is in confusing prevention with detection. Smoke alarms do not prevent fires---they detect smoke and warn occupants, giving them time to escape.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : This is the main flaw of the argument.

Option B : The argument does focus on arson, but it doesn't claim that all deaths come from arson.

Option C : Possible concern, but not the central flaw. The argument assumes smoke alarms do work, which is reasonable unless there's reason to doubt it.

Option D : The argument proposes a campaign to persuade people --- it acknowledges the need to change behavior.

Option E : The argument clearly states arson often involves homes but doesn't claim it's always the case.

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The passage outlines that Nicotine itself is addictive, but causes little direct harm. Tobacco is harmful because of other chemicals in it. Nicotine gum delivers nicotine without those harmful substances and is described as "not dangerous in any other way."

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Contradicts the passage's tone, which highlights safety rather than danger.

Option B : Correct. This supports the conclusion that nicotine gum is a safer option for those addicted to nicotine.

Option C : Not stated. The passage does not claim it helps overcome addiction---only that it's a safer way to consume nicotine.

Option D : Speculative; not supported or implied by the passage.

Option E : Not discussed; the passage doesn't mention business strategies.

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The passage criticises the use of older actors, which leads to inaccurate or inappropriate portrayals of students. It concludes that broadcasters and producers should try to correct this. For that conclusion to follow, the argument must assume that accuracy in representing school life matters --- otherwise, there's no reason to call for correction.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Not mentioned or implied as a concern.

Option B : A potential reason for casting older actors, but not a necessary assumption of the argument.

Option C : Correct. This is the necessary assumption for conclusion to work.

Option D : Irrelevant. The passage is focused only on school-themed shows.

Option E : Too broad --- the argument doesn't claim this applies to all students.

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Let the volume of water be x cm³.

When it freezes : ice volume = x + 0.09x = 1.09x

We are told that the ice volume is 40 cm³, so:

1.09x = 40

Solve for x : x = (40)/(1.09) = 36.7

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Given :

1. Some, but not all, Bongles are Crannies. → So there is an overlap between Bongles and Crannies, but not complete overlap.

2. All Crannies are Dervies. → Crannies ⊆ Dervies.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : True --- the Bongles that are Crannies are also Dervies.

Option B : Possible --- since not all Dervies are Crannies, and not all Crannies are Bongles.

Option C : True --- all Crannies are Dervies, so this statement is trivially true.

Option D : This cannot be true because some Bongles are Crannies, and All Crannies are Dervies. So, those Bongles that are Crannies are also Dervies. Hence, some Dervies are Bongles. So "No Dervies are Bongles" is definitely NOT true.

Option E : True --- Bongles that are Crannies are also Dervies.

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Alice finishes work at 5:00 PM (17:00).

The next available bus after 17:00 is at 17:04.

She arrives home at 17:33.

Alice takes 45 minutes to get ready.

She will be ready by 18:18.

The next bus to the cinema from home after 18:18 is 18:33.

She arrives at the cinema at 18:58.

She needs 10 minutes to buy a ticket, meaning she is ready at 19:08.

Films start every 15 minutes from 6:00 PM (18:00).

The first available film she can watch is at 19:15.

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The passage starts by saying modern technology allows us to use up renewable resources faster than they can be replaced. Then, give the example of fishing using high-tech equipment. Ends with the statement " we must learn to use the renewable resources of the earth carefully, rather than waste them." This is a clear conclusion, and the rest of the passage supports this point.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Too extreme and simplistic --- the passage criticizes misuse, but not all use.

Option B : Not stated --- fishing is used as an example, but banning it isn't suggested.

Option C : Narrow --- this is a supporting point, not the main conclusion.

Option D : Not mentioned at all --- the passage doesn't discuss public awareness.

Option E : This correctly describes the main conclusion of the passage.

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The passage explains that shower gel creates more rubbish (packaging). People use more of it, leading to higher consumption of natural resources. Then, state "We should make people more aware of the environmental impact of such simple decisions." This is the author's key point, with all other details serving as reasons supporting it.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : this is a supporting point, not the main conclusion.

Option B : Supporting opinion, not the core argument.

Option C : This matches the final conclusion sentence of the passage.

Option D : A supporting point, not the overall argument.

Option E : Another supporting premise.

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Given — 10 years ago : 6 bike spaces, half unused → \~3 bikes

50 car spaces, always full → \~50 cars

Today : Fewer car spaces, many more bike spaces, all bike spaces are always full

Several suggested reasons are given for the shift.

The main factual comparison is that then, there were very few bike users and now, many more bike users.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Not supported --- the passage doesn't compare bikes to all other modes (e.g., walking, buses).

Option B : Environmental awareness is mentioned as a possible reason, not a proven conclusion.

Option C : Not supported --- no claim about cause-effect between space availability and cycling decisions.

Option D : Suggested, but still speculative --- not a directly supported conclusion.

Option E : This directly supports the conclusion and the main factual comparison.

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Garage dimensions:

Height h=3 m Width w=4 m Depth d=9 m

Areas not to be painted: Electronic door on one end: 3×4=12 m² Window: 2×1=2 m² Rear door: 1×2=2 m²

Paint coverage: 1 litre covers 3 m²

the total surface area of walls to be painted = A of 2 long walls + A of two end walls

= (27 x 2) + (12 x 2)

= 54 + 24 = 78 m²

the areas that won't be painted = A of electronic door + window + rear door

= 12 + 2 + 2 = 16 m²

Total paintable area = 78 - 16 = 63 m²

Amount of paint needed = (62)/(3) = 20.67 liters

Since you cannot buy a fraction of a tin, round up to 21 tins.

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Question : the probability that a man with a normal PSA actually has cancer. So, we will calculate this by dividing the number of cancer patients with normal PSA by the total number of patients with normal PSA.

First, we will find the total number of patients with normal PSA.

Assume a group of 1400 Men,

- Since 1 in 14 men have prostate cancer, in 1400 men, there would be:

(1400)/(14) = 100 men with cancer

Men without cancer :

1400 - 100 = 1300 men without cancer

- False Negatives: We're told 7% of men with cancer have a normal PSA result.

7% of 100 = 7 men

So, 7 men with cancer show normal PSA.

- High PSA: The remaining men with cancer (those who correctly show high PSA) are:

100 - 7 = 93 men

What About the Men Without Cancer?

It is given that among all men with high PSA, only 25% actually have cancer. In other words, if you see a high PSA, the chance that the cancer patient is among these is 25%.

- Let X be the total number of men with high PSA.

- We already have the number of cancer patients in the high PSA group: 93 men.

- Since these 93 represent 25% of all with high PSA,

0.25 × X = 93

X = (93)/(0.25) = 372

So, 372 men have high PSA overall.

Out of these 372, the number of non-cancer men (false positives) is:

372−93 = 279 men.

Now, note that there were 1300 men without cancer. Of these, 279 have high PSA. Therefore, the rest must have normal PSA:

Men without cancer with normal PSA = 1300 - 279 = 1021 men

The normal PSA result can come from:

- The false negatives (men with cancer who have normal PSA): 7 men, and

- The true negatives (men without cancer with normal PSA): 1021 men.

Thus, total with normal PSA = 7 + 1021 = 1028 men

The number of cancer patients with normal PSA is 7 as calculated above.

Therefore, probability that a man with a normal PSA actually has cancer is :

P(cancer\|normal PSA) = (Number of cancer patients with normal PSA)/(Total number with normal PSA) = (7)/(1028) = nearly 0.007 = 0.7%

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The argument says "Animal rights supporters have criticised the proposal, but it is clear that more cattle lives can be saved by killing fewer badgers." Therefore, killing badgers should be allowed.

Flaw : This assumes the animal rights supporters' objection is based solely on comparing the number of deaths (i.e., fewer badgers killed vs. more cows saved). But their objections may be based on principles other than the number of deaths---such as the ethics of killing badgers at all, rights of animals, or alternative methods.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : The argument doesn't attack them personally; it just dismisses their criticism.

Option B : Not clearly assumed or discussed.

Option C : The argument doesn't make this comparison.

Option D : Correct. The argument's main flaw is assuming the critics object only based on numbers of deaths, ignoring possible ethical or other objections.

Option E : No such assumption is made.

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The argument specifies that redwoods rely on coastal fog to get water. Fog has decreased by 30% in the last 50 years. So, redwoods are likely to die out. Conclusion mentioned is that global warming is threatening the survival of redwoods. If something else were causing the fog decline, then global warming wouldn't necessarily be threatening the redwoods. So, the argument falls apart unless we assume :

Global warming is to blame for the reduction in coastal fog. (Option A)

Analysis of other options

Option B : Not needed; the argument is based on past loss, not future trends.

Option C : Irrelevant.

Option D : Also irrelevant --- the argument is specific to California's redwoods.

Option E : Nice to know, but not essential to blame global warming.

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Conclusion of the argument --- "There should be a complete ban on fish pedicures, or there will soon be no garra rufa." That's a strong claim --- suggesting that all garra rufa are at risk of extinction due to fish pedicures. But this conclusion is based on one incident --- a spa in London where fish died. The argument generalizes from a single example without evidence that it's widespread or typical.

So, the best flaw is "The death of the fish in the London spa may not be a typical occurrence." which is option D.

Analysis of other options

Option A : Even if true, it doesn't directly address the logical flaw.

Option B : A suggestion, not a flaw in reasoning.

Option C : Irrelevant --- this is about spa fish, not wild ones.

Option E : Not the flaw in the argument's logic.

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Power difference in electricity usage = 100 W - 20W = 80W (0.08kW) saved per hour.

Savings per hour = 0.08 kWh x €0.15 = €0.012

Extra initial cost for new bulb = €3.00 - €0.60 = €2.40

We want to find how many hours of use are needed to save €2.40

Time = (2.40)/(0.012) = 200 hours

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Let it be that : 3 months ago, Duncan had "x" DVDs.

So, Jane had 5x DVDs.

In the last 3 months, both bought 12 DVDs:

Duncan now has : x+12

Jane now has : 5x + 12

We're told that Jane now has twice as many DVDS as Duncan.

So, 5x + 12 = 2(x+12)

5x + 12 = 2x + 24

5x - 2x = 24 - 12

3x = 12

x = 4

Jane = 5x + 12 = 5(4)+12 = 20 + 12 = 32 DVDs.

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Bolandian dollar changed monthly

- January : €300 × 2.74 = $822.00

- February : €300 × 2.79 = $837.00

- March : €300 × 2.76 = $828.00

- April : €300 × 2.83 = $849.00

- May : €300 × 2.81 = $843.00

Total = 822 + 837 + 828 + 849 + 843 = $4,179.00

the amount if €1500 was exchanged all at once in May = €1500 × \2.81 = \4,215.00

Difference = \4,215.00 − \4,179.00 = $36.00

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The argument concludes that official ratings do not reflect the relative popularity of a work, mainly because:

There are more music formats now (CDs, downloads, etc.).

These formats make sharing without payment easier.

Shared copies aren't counted in official ratings.

To strengthen this argument, we need a statement that supports the idea that popularity is underrepresented due to sharing.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Weakens the argument slightly, or at least challenges the idea that new methods make things harder.

Option B : Irrelevant. The legality of sharing does not affect whether it happens or how it impacts popularity ratings.

Option C : Irrelevant. The argument is about the accuracy of popularity ratings, not what artists care about.

Option D : Strengthens. This shows that untracked popularity (via sharing) is significant, especially in certain genres, which supports the idea that official ratings don't reflect true popularity.

Option E : Neutral. This would undermine the argument if it's meant to show the issue isn't new --- i.e., it's not worse now than before.

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The argument argues that government funding for university education should be limited and targeted. Funding should focus on training people who contribute most to society. And high priority subjects and low priority subjects are mentioned.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : This challenges the argument and this is not assumed. it weakens the distinction made between personal interest and societal benefit.

Option B : Not assumed. The argument is about redistributing funding, not necessarily increasing it.

Option C : Irrelevant and contradicts the tone of the passage. Interest is not the focus.

Option D : The passage allows some subsidy, so this is too strong and not assumed.

Option E : This is the key assumption. If these subjects did benefit society significantly, the argument for cutting their funding would fall apart.

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60% of today's world population is bilingual/multilingual. This is claimed to be a new phenomenon. But the history of the importance of several languages in various fields are mentioned.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Not supported --- the passage gives historical examples, but does not predict the future.

Option B : This is a reasonable conclusion. The passage gives historical evidence of languages (Latin, French, Italian) being used widely for practical purposes beyond native languages, and relates it to modern bilingualism. This general truth is supported.

Option C : Not mentioned. The passage says English is most commonly spoken, but doesn't say bilingual people mostly speak it.

Option D : A prediction --- not supported by the text.

Option E : Not mentioned. The internet is not discussed at all.

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Analysis of the given options

Option A : This is directly supported by the final sentence --- those who were encouraged to explore other career options were less likely to fall into addiction. It logically follows from the text.

Option B : Too general. The passage discusses child actors specifically, not the whole entertainment industry.

Option C : Not supported. The passage doesn't say those who continue acting do well --- in fact, it suggests many struggle as adults.

Option D : This is a prescription (what should be done), and it's too strong. The passage says some parents are blamed, but it doesn't suggest banning them outright.

Option E : Not mentioned. The passage discusses less success as adults, but doesn't discuss job availability.

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The Food Standards Agency recommends:

- Calorie labelling on cinema snacks.

- Smaller portion sizes should be available.

Justification: Obesity is widespread and leads to serious health risks.

Therefore, urgent need for clear labelling to help consumers make better choices.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Irrelevant. This focuses on motives for concern, not whether labelling works.

Option B : This adds shock value, but doesn't prove that labelling would help reduce consumption. Slightly supports the argument, but not strongly.

Option C : Weakens the argument slightly --- this explains why cinemas might resist the recommendation, but doesn't strengthen the case for labelling.

Option D : This directly strengthens the argument. If labelling leads to behavioral change, then the recommendation is effective and justified.

Option E : Suggests a barrier to change. This could even weaken the argument if people are unlikely to give up their snacks.

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Let the original total amount of money be x euros. The ratio of shares is 5 : 3 : 2, so the total number of parts is:

5+3+2=10 parts

Each part is worth (x)/(10)

So, the children originally received :

- Child A (5 parts) : (5x)/(10 ) = (x)/(2)

- Child B (3 parts) : (3x)/(10)

- Child C (2 parts + extra 6) : (x)/(5) + 6

We're told that two of the children now have equal smaller shares, and one has a larger share.

So, (3x)/(10) = (x)/(5) + 6

3x = 2x + 60

x = 60

Tom originally gave €60 and later added €6, so the total is: 60+6 = 66

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We are given a chain of radioactive decay:

- P decays into Q

- Q decays into R

- R is stable (does not decay)

Let's interpret the graphs:

Graph 3 : Starts highest and decreases over time. This must be P, the original substance, which gradually decays.

Graph 2 : Starts from zero, increases (as P decays into Q), then decreases (as Q decays into R). This is characteristic of Q, which is an intermediate product.

Graph 1 : Starts from zero and increases continuously. This must be R, the final stable product that accumulates over time and doesn't decay.

Therefore, graph 1 = R, graph 2 = Q, graph 3 = P

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The argument says that £10 seats are offered to attract a broader audience. But this probably won't work. Why? Because cost isn't the real issue. People, especially young people, do pay a lot for other entertainment they like. So the real issue is cultural taste, not money.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Correct. It's the judgment the author is trying to make. Everything else in the passage supports the idea that this policy won't achieve its goal.

Option B : This is true, but it's background information, not the conclusion.

Option C : Also true, but this is just a detail, not the argument's main point.

Option D : This is an example used in the reasoning. It supports the conclusion, but isn't the conclusion itself.

Option E : This is a strong supporting reason, not the main conclusion.

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The list is given in descending order by weight. That means:

- Navy beans are the most by weight (51%).

- Water is next --- and we are looking for its maximum possible percentage.

- All other ingredients (after water) must be less than water by weight.

To maximize water, we minimize the remaining ingredients' total.

Sugar be 4.5% (minimum possible)

Other ingredients below tomato puree be nearly 0%

Then, total percentage except water = 51% + 4.5% + 4.5% + 0 = 60%

Maximum percentage of water = 100% - 60% = 40%

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In 'n' full round :

- each of the three took 10n marbles.

So, in the final round :

- Adam : 10n

- David : 10n

- Sue : 10 (n-1) + x (P.S : x is the no. of marbles Sue get on last round because she didn't get 10 marbles)

Then Sue receives 2 marbles each from Adam and David:

Sue: 10 (n−1) + x + 4 = 10n - 2

10n − 10 + x + 4 = 10n - 2 ⇒ x−6 = -2 ⇒ x = 4

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Total households = 100

60 households have a cat

40 households have a dog

20 have neither

So households with either a cat or a dog (or both) = 100−20 = 80

Household with both cat and dog = 20

Therefore, the number of households with a cat not a dog = 40.

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Let the total capacity of the water container be 100 units (this makes percentages easy to work with).

Initial amount of water = 28 units

After last week's rain, the amount of rain increased by 25%.

New amount of water = 28 + 25% of 28 = 28+7=35 units

Coming week rain forecast : It rains the same amount again --- so another increase of 7 units.

New amount of water = 35 + 7 = 42 units

Convert to percentage of capacity : (\mathbf{42})/(\mathbf{100})\mathbf{ × 100% = 42%}

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Given statements :

- The Dile < The Cubba

- The Bongo < The Esun

- The Esun > The Cubba

Let's express them in inequality form :

D<C

B<E

E>C

Analysis of the given options

Option A : We don't know. Only B<E and C<E, but no info on B vs C.

Option B : From D<C<E , so yes, D<E ⇒ E>D

Option C : D<E ⇒ this is false

Option D : We don't know the relationship between B and C

Option E : We know D<E and B<E, but nothing about D vs B

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The angles were calculated as 113.4 degrees, 90 degrees, 75.6 degrees, 56.7 degrees, and 24.3 degrees.

The number 90' looks neat and tidy, so, let's use that as a reference number.

Harold got the second largest vote and got the share of 90' on the pie chart.

The ratio of constructing pie chart = (90)/(100) = 0.9

For Alison (84 vote) : degree on pie chart = 84 x 0,9 = 75.6 degrees

For Harold : 90 degree (Used as reference)

For Kevin (72 votes) : degree on pie chart = 72 x 0.9 = 64.8 degrees

For Peter (126 votes) : degree on pie chart = 126 x 0.9 = 113.4 degrees

For Rachel (63 votes) : degree on pie chart = 63 x 0.9 = 56.7 degrees

Therefore, the only degree that does not match with the degree on pie chart given is that of Kevin.

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We are given:

- Total distance: 16 km

- Total time: 19 minutes = 19/60 hours

- Speed outside the tunnel: 60 km/h

- Speed in the tunnel: 20 km/h

- The tunnel begins 4 km after Jayford

Let the length of the tunnel be x km.

Time taken outside and inside the tunnel

Before tunnel: 4 km at 60 km/h Time = (4)/(60) = (1)/(15) hr

Tunnel section : x km at 20 km/h

Time = (x)/(20)

After tunnel : (16 - 4 - x) km at 60 km/h

Time = (12 - x)/(60)

Total time equation :

(1)/(15) + (x)/(20) + (12 - x)/(60) = (19)/(60)

4 + 3x + (12 - x) = 19

4 + 3x + 12 - x = 19

16 + 2x = 19

2x = 3

x = 1.5 km

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The main argument is that one cold winter in Northern Europe does not disprove global warming, which is based on long-term global trends, not short-term local events.

To strengthen an argument about long-term global warming trends, you need evidence that supports global patterns, like rising temperatures elsewhere.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Irrelevant. Where the critics come from doesn't address the core of climate science or the logic of the argument.

Option B : Weak. An average previous winter doesn't strongly support or weaken the argument about long-term trends.

Option C : It provides evidence of warming elsewhere, supporting the idea that global temperatures may still be rising even if one region experienced a cold winter.

Option D : Like A, it's just a demographic observation, not a logical support for global climate trends.

Option E : Contradicts the argument --- it weakens it by supporting the opposing claim.

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Since we need to calculate the smallest amount he has by the end of the 4th Friday,

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The main argument is advocating for turning off unnecessary street lighting on motorways to save energy, and it suggests several points.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Daytime accidents are irrelevant to a discussion about night-time lighting.

Option B : Since the argument claims that removing lights doesn't harm safety, B best strengthens it by suggesting lighting could even impair driving performance.

Option C : Weakens the argument --- suggests turning off lights could endanger older drivers.

Option D : Also weakens the argument --- implies that many drivers struggle without lighting.

Option E : Cost comparison with road maintenance is irrelevant. The argument is about energy saving, not budget prioritization.

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To find out how many biscuits are in a full 200g packet:

- Each biscuit contains 79 kcal.

- The nutrition label says 100g = 510 kcal.

First, calculate how many kcal are in the whole 200g packet:

200g × (510 kcal)/(100g) = 1020 kcal

Next, divide the total kcal in the packet by the kcal per biscuit:

(1020 kcal)/(79 kcal per biscuit) = 12.9

So, there are 13 biscuits in a full pocket (since you can't have a fraction of a biscuit, round to the nearest whole number)

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The flaw in the argument is that it dismisses the restaurant owner's reasoning (about ethical sourcing and protecting red squirrels) by attacking her motive --- claiming it's just a publicity stunt --- instead of addressing her actual arguments.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : The argument's flaw lies in attacking the owner's intentions rather than engaging with her ethical reasoning --- making A the best choice.

Option B : The argument doesn't assume the red squirrel's disappearance justifies eating greys --- that's part of the restaurant owner's reasoning, not the critic's flaw.

Option C : The critic doesn't attack the entire concept of ethical food --- just this specific case.

Option D : The flaw isn't in assuming eating greys will help reds --- again, that's the owner's claim, not a flaw in the criticism.

Option E : The critic doesn't assume red squirrels don't need protecting --- that's irrelevant to the argument's flaw.

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The passage builds a case for improving how blood pressure is measured, particularly outside clinical environments.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Overstates the data; only one third were affected in the study. This is factually incorrect.

Option B : Correct. It directly reflects that conclusion.

Option C : This is a possible implication, not the main conclusion of the argument.

Option D : The passage does not claim this about all hypertension cases.

Option E : This claim is not made at all; the passage stresses the significance of misdiagnosis due to it.

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To solve the problem, let's analyze the numbering system:

- On High Street, the houses on one side are numbered 1 to 7 (left to right), and directly opposite, the houses are numbered 14 to 8 (left to right).

- Each pair of houses directly opposite each other adds up to 15 (e.g., 1 + 14, 2 + 13, \..., 7 + 8).

Let's denote:

- The houses on John's side are numbered from 1 up to N.

- The houses on the opposite side are numbered from 2N down to N+1.

Since John lives at 8 and directly opposite is 11, using the pattern:

- The sum of the numbers of directly opposite houses is always (N + 1) + N = 2N + 1.

So, for John:

- 8 (his house) + 11 (opposite) = 19

- Therefore, 2N + 1 = 19

- 2N = 18

- N = 9

So, there are 9 houses on each side, making a total of 18 houses on Princess Road.

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Starch is a polymer of glucose units linked mainly by α(1→4) glycosidic bonds (and α(1→6) at branch points). In glucose, the 1st carbon and the 4th carbon are involved in forming these glycosidic bonds. In the given image, the hydroxyl group of C1, region ii, and the hydroxyl group of C4, region v, would be involved in forming glycosidic bonds in a nonterminal glucose of starch.

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Reflex arc components (with 3 neurons)

1. Sensory neuron — from the pain receptor in the skin to the spinal cord (CNS)

2. Relay neuron (interneuron) — entirely within the spinal cord

3. Motor neuron — from the spinal cord to the muscle (effector)

Synapses in the CNS:

- First synapse: Between the sensory neuron and the relay neuron

- Second synapse: Between the relay neuron and the motor neuron

So, these are the only two synapses involved within the CNS in this standard three-neuron reflex arc.

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Amino acids

- Basic elements : C, H, O, N, S (in some amino acids)

- Total: 4-5 different elements

Polysaccharide carbohydrate

- Made of repeating sugar units

- Contains : C, H and O

- Total: 3 elements

Lipids

- Mainly composed of fatty acids and glycerol

- Contain : C, H and O

Monosaccharide carbohydrates

- Simple sugars (like glucose, fructose)

- Contain: C, H and O

- Total: 3 elements

Water (H₂O)

- Contains H and O

Therefore, amino acids contain the greatest number of different elements.

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Temperature regulation

- Involves the brain, specifically the hypothalamus, which acts as the body's thermostat.

- Brain is required.

Osmoregulation

- Also controlled by the hypothalamus, which detects water levels and signals the pituitary gland to release ADH.

- Brain is required.

Blood glucose concentration regulation

- Controlled primarily by the pancreas (through insulin and glucagon secretion).

- Does not require the brain.

Correct option: B. 3 only

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Molecules mentioned are

P : phospholipids --- composed of hydrophilic phosphate head and hydrophobic fatty acid tail. So, this molecule contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic areas.

Q: Transmembrane protein --- the outer part is composed of hydrophobic sides chains to span the hydrophobic core of the phospholipid bilayer. The parts exposed on extracellular and cytoplasmic surfaces interact with aqueous environment and therefore are composed of hydrophilic side chains. So, it contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic side chains.

R: Carbohydrate part of glycolipids : composed entirely of hydrophilic monosaccharide units.

S and T : Peripheral proteins --- located on the inner surface of the membrane. so they do not interact with the hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer and they are mostly hydrophilic, since they interact with polar head groups or aqueous environments.

Therefore, only P and Q label molecules that have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic areas.

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Vessel that has a low concentration of carbon dioxide is the pulmonary vein (which returns from the lungs). Vessel that has a low concentration of urea is the renal vein (which already secreted the urea waste into renal tubules)

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A. Transcription factors --- Yes, these are proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences near genes to increase or decrease transcription and play a key role in gene regulation.

B. DNA replication factors --- involved in DNA replication, not gene expression. Do not regulate transcription or translation.

C. RNA polymerase --- Essential for transcription, however, it is not a regulatory factor by itself.

D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum --- Involved in protein synthesis and folding, especially for membrane bound or secretory proteins. it does not regulate gene expression.

E. The position of the genes on the alleles --- Alleles are versions of a gene and their position doesn't regulate expression.

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9:3:3:1 is the classic dihybrid result. It involves two genes, each with two alleles (dominant & recessive) Example : AaBb x AaBb.

So, this ratio reflects the phenotypic outcome of combining two heterozygous parents.

Analysis of the given statements

Statement 1 : two genes each with two alleles were studied

This is exactly what a 9:3:3:1 ratio suggests.

Statement 2 : all parents were heterozygous

In a 9:3:3:1 cross (AaBb × AaBb), both parents are heterozygous for both genes.

Statement 3 : some offspring had a phenotype different to the parents

Yes --- parents likely had the dominant phenotype for both traits (A_B\_), but offspring could have combinations like A_bb, aaB\_, or aabb, which are different.

Statement 4 : some offspring had a phenotype the same as the parents

Yes --- the 9 in the 9:3:3:1 ratio represents offspring with the same phenotype as the heterozygous parents (dominant for both traits).

Therefore, all the listed statements are consistent with a 9:3:3:1 dihybrid cross.

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Non-identical twins : Arise from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm. Genetically, they are like regular siblings.

Analysis of the given options

Option A : Non-identical twins have different combinations of alleles inherited from each parent. This is correct.

Option B : Incorrect. All humans (excluding abnormalities) have about the same amount of nuclear DNA. Both twins will have roughly equal total DNA content.

Option C :Incorrect. The total amount of nitrogenous bases is largely the same in all humans.

Option D : Incorrect. Both twins have the same set of genes (i.e., same locations and types of genes), just different versions (alleles).

Option E : Incorrect. Both twins have the normal 46 chromosomes.

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Analysis of the given options

Option A : True. Genes are segments of DNA located on chromosomes that code for proteins or RNA.

Option B : True. Chromosomes consist of DNA wrapped around histone proteins, forming chromatin.

Option C : True. In gametes (sperm and egg), chromosomes are not in pairs (haploid: 23 chromosomes). In somatic cells, they are in pairs (diploid: 46 chromosomes).

Option D : Incorrect. Chromosomes attach to spindle fibers via their centromeres, not directly to centrioles. Centrioles help organize the spindle apparatus, but chromosomes do not attach to them.

Option E : True. In most human cells (diploid), chromosomes are arranged in homologous pairs.

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Analysis of the given options

Option A : False. Hormones are released from endocrine glands, which are ductless. Glands that release substances through ducts (like salivary glands) are exocrine, not endocrine.

Option B : True. Hormones can have multiple target organs or tissues. Example: Adrenaline affects the heart, lungs, and liver.

Option C : True. Hormones are carried in the bloodstream, so they move as fast as the blood circulates.

Option D : True. Hormones are chemical messengers --- can be proteins, peptides, amines, or steroids.

Option E : True. These are steroid hormones, derived from cholesterol.

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Active transport

- Uses membrane proteins: Yes (carrier proteins or pumps)

- Requires ATP: Yes — moves substances against the concentration gradient. Example : Na-K pump

Diffusion

- Uses membrane proteins: No

- Requires ATP: No

- It is the passive movement of small, non-polar molecules directly through the lipid bilayer

Facilitated diffusion

- Uses membrane proteins: Yes (channels or carriers)

- Requires ATP: No

- Movement is passive, down the concentration gradient

Therefore, Active transport is the only process here that requires both membrane proteins and ATP

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A nucleotide is composed of a ribose sugar, nitrogenous base and a phosphate group. Among the given labels, label "v" satisfies the components of a nucleotide.

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Among the given options, GGNN x ggnn cross is the most likely to produce GgNn because 100% of offspring from that cross will be GgNn. In the other crosses, GgNn offspring is possible but there are other cross results that have equal chance to appear as an offspring.

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Analysis of the given options

Option A : Incorrect. Immunity refers to body's defense against pathogens. People do not become immune to antibiotics --- bacteria do.

Option B : Correct. Not completing the full course can leave partially resistant bacteria alive, which reproduce and spread. This promotes antibiotic resistance.

Option C : Incorrect. New antibiotics help combat resistance, they don't cause it.

Option D : Incorrect. Bacteria, not people, become resistant to antibiotics.

Option E : The emergence of antibiotic resistance is an unintended consequence of antibiotic use --- making it a case of natural selection under human-influenced conditions, not true artificial selection.

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Ribosomes --- Translate mRNA into a polypeptide chain (protein synthesis). Ribosomes attached to the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) make proteins destined for secretion or for membranes.

RER --- Processes and folds the protein. Begins modification, including early glycosylation (addition of sugar chains to amino acids). Sends proteins in vesicles to the Golgi.

Golgi apparatus --- Further modifies, processes, and packages the glycoprotein. Completes glycosylation and directs the glycoprotein to its final destination (e.g. membrane, secretion).

Correct sequence : Ribosomes → RER → Golgi Apparatus

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Let's evaluate each option in the context of what adrenaline (also called epinephrine) does in the human body:

1. Heart rate --- Increased. Adrenaline binds to receptors in the heart, causing it to beat faster and stronger. This supports the "fight or flight" response by increasing blood flow to muscles.

2. Breathing rate --- Increased. Adrenaline causes the airways to dilate and the respiratory rate to increase to provide more oxygen to the body.

3. Impulse rate in a sensory neuron --- Incorrect. Not increased directly by adrenaline. Sensory neurones fire based on stimuli, not hormone levels. Adrenaline affects motor responses and internal organs, but not sensory input speed.

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Analysis of the given statements

Statement 1 : They are weak bonds . True. Hydrogen bonds are intermolecular forces, much weaker than covalent or ionic bonds.

Statement 2 : They are strong bonds

False. They are not strong in the context of chemical bonds.

Statement 3 : They are temporary bonds.

True. Hydrogen bonds form and break rapidly, especially in liquid water.

Statement 4 : They require hydrolysis to break.

False. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction involving water to break covalent bonds (e.g. in polymers). Hydrogen bonds do not require hydrolysis --- they can break through thermal motion (kinetic energy).

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Analysis of the given options

Option A : C₆H₁₂O₂

- Matches the general aldehyde formula: CₙH₂ₙO

- Pentanal → CH₃--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CHO

Option B : C₅H₁₀O₂

- Also fits CₙH₂ₙO form

- possible for straight-chain hexanal: CH₃--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CHO

Option C : C₅H₁₀O

- Does not match CₙH₂ₙO

- But could still be an aldehyde if it's a derivative, e.g. a hydroxyaldehyde

- Example: 5-hydroxy-pentanal (Has both an --OH and a --CHO)

- HO--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CHO

Option D : C₅H₁₂O

- Cannot be an aldehyde because it has too many hydrogens.

- Cannot form a double bond to oxygen (C=O). Could be the formula of an alcohol. (pentanol --- CH₃--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--OH)

Option E : C₆H₁₂O

- not a simple aldehyde, but could be a molecule with a --CHO group plus a second oxygen-containing group (like --OH or another =O):

- Example: 6-hydroxy-hexanal : HO--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CH₂--CHO

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Analysis of the given statements

Statement 1 : Incorrect. While many ionic substances (like NaCl) do dissolve in water due to water's polarity,not all ionic compounds are soluble (e.g. barium sulfate, silver chloride are sparingly soluble or insoluble).

Statement 2 : Incorrect. Some covalent compounds are soluble in water --- particularly polar covalent substances, like: Ethanol, glucose, ammonia.

Statement 3 : Correct. This is generally true, though not universal (some exceptions exist, like cerium sulfate). But in most cases, heating increases solubility of solids in water due to higher kinetic energy and faster dissolution rate.

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Oxidising agent = substance that gains electrons (and causes another to be oxidised).

C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g)

- Carbon goes from 0 (C) → +4 (in CO₂) → oxidised

- Oxygen goes from 0 (O₂) → --2 (in CO₂) → reduced

Oxidising agent = O₂

2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2I⁻(aq) → 2Fe²⁺(aq) + I₂(aq)

- Fe³⁺ → Fe²⁺ → gains electrons → reduced

- I⁻ → I₂ → loses electrons → oxidised

Oxidising agent = Fe³⁺

Mg(s) + 2H⁺(aq) → Mg²⁺(aq) + H₂(g)

- Mg → Mg²⁺ → loses electrons → oxidised

- H⁺ → H₂ → gains electrons → reduced

Oxidising agent = H⁺

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Analysis of the given options

Option A : correct statement. FeO, CuO, and ZnO are basic oxides and they can react with acids to form salts and water.

Option B : correct statement. Transition metals are denser than Group 1 metals.

Option C : Copper is often considered unreactive. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D : Correct. Fe²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Zn²⁺ are all common ions for these metals.

Option E : Correct. Fe and Cu form coloured ions while Zn²⁺ does not → it has a full dⁱ⁰ configuration → no d-d transitions.

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Given : Mass of cyclohexane = 0.420 g

Molecular formula of cyclohexane = C₆H₁₂

Molar mass of cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) : Mr ​= (6×12) + (12×1) = 72+12 = 84 g/mol

Number of moles of cyclohexane = (0.420g)/(84 g/mol) = 0.005 mol

Number of molecules of cyclohexane = 0.005 mol × 6.0 × 10²³ = 3 × 10²¹ molecules

Each cyclohexane molecule contains 12 hydrogen atoms.

Number of hydrogen atoms = 3 × 10²¹ × 12 = 3.6 × 10²² hydrogen atoms

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In sodium chloride, sodium loses one electron to form Na⁺ ion and chlorine gains 1 electron from sodium to form Cl⁻ ion.

There are 11 electrons in neutral sodium atoms and 17 electrons in neutral chlorine atoms.

Sodium ion (Na⁺) --- 10 electrons, Chlorine ion (Cl⁻) --- 18 electrons

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Electron affinity is the energy change when 1 mole of electrons is added to 1 mole of gaseous atoms or ions.

First Electron Affinity (EA₁) of Oxygen:

O(g) + e− → O⁻(g)

- An electron is attracted to the neutral atom.

- Energy is released ⇒ exothermic

Second Electron Affinity (EA₂) of Oxygen:

O⁻(g) + e− → O²⁻(g)

- An electron is added to a negative ion.

- There is strong repulsion between the O⁻ ion and the incoming electron.

- So, energy must be supplied ⇒ very endothermic

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On the periodic table, electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period and decreases down a group. A smaller electronegativity difference between two elements results in greater covalent character in their compound.

Even without exact electronegativity values, we can infer that a pair consisting of an element from the top left and another from the bottom right of the periodic table would likely have the least difference, and thus the most covalent character. Among the given options, beryllium and iodine best fit this pattern.

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C₂H₅Br + OH⁻ → C₂H₅OH + Br⁻

- This is a nucleophilic substitution reaction, where OH⁻ replaces Br⁻.

Ba²⁺(aq) + SO₄²⁻(aq) → BaSO₄(s)

- This is a precipitation reaction, forming insoluble BaSO₄.

Mg(s) + Cu²⁺(aq) → Mg²⁺(aq) + Cu(s)

- This is a displacement reaction and also involves oxidation/reduction.

- Mg is oxidised (0 → +2)

- Cu²⁺ is reduced (+2 → 0)

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Amines : Act as bases, accepting a proton from acids. React with almost any acid (weak or strong).

Amides : Very weak bases; generally neutral. But in strong acid conditions, amides can undergo acid hydrolysis: Hydrolysis depends on acid strength and conditions

Row 1: Ethanoic acid

Amines: Reacts → forms ethylammonium ethanoate (a salt)

Amides: Does not hydrolyse (too weak acid)

Row 1 is correct

Row 2: Nitrous acid (HNO₂)

Amines: Reacts — especially primary amines, undergo diazotisation

Amides: Can react, although weakly. Nitrous acid can nitrosate or hydrolyse some amides under certain conditions.

Row 3: Sulphuric acid

Amines: Statement says "does not react" --- incorrect; H₂SO₄ is strong, it does react with amines.

Amides: Hydrolyses — correct.

Row 3 is incorrect.

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LiCO₃ (Lithium carbonate)

Carbonate ion is CO₃²⁻, so needs 2 Li⁺

Correct formula is Li₂CO₃.

LiCO₃ is incorrect.

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Solve the first inequality: x² < 9 ⇒ −3 < x < 3.

Solve the second inequality: 2x + 3 ≥ 5 ⇒ 2x ≥ 2 ⇒ x ≥ 1.

We need the overlap (intersection) of both solutions: −3 < x < 3 and x ≥ 1 together give 1 ≤ x < 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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The thermal conductivity of the iron only affects how fast heat transfers between the block and the water, not the total amount of energy exchanged, so it is not needed to calculate specific heat capacity.

By the law of calorimetry, heat lost by the iron equals heat gained by the water: m_ic_i(100 − T) = m_wc_w(T − 20), so c_i = m_wc_w(T − 20) / [m_i(100 − T)].

This equation needs the mass and specific heat capacity of water, the mass of the iron, and the final temperature T — every variable listed except the thermal conductivity of iron.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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Statement 1: true. Melting from solid to liquid increases disorder, so entropy increases.

Statement 2: true. During a phase change, absorbed heat (latent heat) overcomes the intermolecular forces holding the solid together rather than raising the temperature, so the temperature stays constant while melting.

Statement 3: false. Melting breaks the intermolecular (van der Waals) forces between wax molecules, not the covalent C–H bonds within each molecule.

Therefore, the correct answer is E.

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Thermal: with zero resistance, joule heating (I²R) cannot occur, so no thermal effect is produced — false.

Chemical: a current only drives chemical reactions in contexts like electrolysis, which doesn't apply here — false.

Magnetic: superconductors carrying current still produce a magnetic field, and superconductors additionally show the Meissner effect (expelling external magnetic fields) — true.

So only the magnetic effect is present. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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Case 1 (all three in series): 1/c_eq = 1/c + 1/c + 1/c = 3/c, so c_eq = c/3.

Case 2 (two in series, that pair in parallel with the third): the series pair gives c/2, in parallel with the third capacitor gives c_eq = c/2 + c = 3c/2.

Case 3 (all three in parallel): c_eq = c + c + c = 3c.

Arranging in increasing order: c/3 < 3c/2 < 3c, i.e. case 1 < case 2 < case 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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Velocity, weight, electric field and acceleration are all vector quantities — each has both magnitude and direction.

Electric charge is a scalar quantity: it has only magnitude (and sign), no direction.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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Rewrite each term using log rules (b·ln a = ln a^b): 2 ln(xy) = ln(xy)² and 3 ln y = ln y³.

So the expression becomes ln(x²y) + ln y³ − ln(xy)².

Combine the additions (ln A + ln B = ln AB): ln(x²y · y³) − ln(xy)² = ln(x²y⁴) − ln(x²y²).

Combine the subtraction (ln A − ln B = ln(A/B)): ln[(x²y⁴)/(x²y²)] = ln(y²) = 2 ln y.

Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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p = P(male and studies maths) / P(male) = P(male and maths) / (2/5).

Let the total number of students be 1, and let x be the proportion who are both male and study maths. Then p = x / (2/5) = 5x/2, so x = 2p/5.

Since x (both male and studying maths) can't exceed either the male group (2/5) or the maths group (1/3), and 1/3 is the smaller of the two, x ≤ 1/3. Also x ≥ 0 (the overlap could be empty).

So 0 ≤ x ≤ 1/3. Substituting x = 2p/5: 0 ≤ 2p/5 ≤ 1/3, and multiplying through by 5/2 gives 0 ≤ p ≤ 5/6.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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Tracking option A step by step starting from D: R takes D→E, R takes E→A, S reflects A across the y-axis (A sits on the y-axis so it stays at A), R takes A→B, S reflects B→E, R takes E→A. The final position is A, not D — so this sequence does not return D to its start, making it the correct answer.

Checking the others confirms each does return to D: option B (S then R) sends D→C→D. Option C (S R R S R S) sends D→C→D→E→B→C→D. Option D (R S R S) sends D→E→B→C→D. Option E (R S R R) sends D→E→B→C→D.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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Rewrite the line in the form Ax + By + C = 0: L: 2x − y − 1 = 0. The distance from a point (x₀, y₀) to this line is d = |2x₀ − y₀ − 1| / √5.

Point A (1, −1): d = |2 + 1 − 1| / √5 = 2/√5.

Point B (1, 3): d = |2 − 3 − 1| / √5 = 2/√5.

Point C (4, 9): d = |8 − 9 − 1| / √5 = 2/√5.

Point D (6, 9): d = |12 − 9 − 1| / √5 = 2/√5.

Point E (5, 13): d = |10 − 13 − 1| / √5 = 4/√5 — different from the rest.

Therefore, the correct answer is E.

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Pressure is force per unit area. The force exerted by the man is his weight: W = 75 kg × 10 N/kg = 750 N.

Each nail tip has area 1.0 mm², and there are 10,000 nails, so the total contact area is 10,000 × 1 mm² = 10,000 mm².

Converting to square metres (1 mm² = 10⁻⁶ m²): 10,000 mm² = 10,000 × 10⁻⁶ m² = 10⁻² m².

Pressure = Force / Area = 750 N / 10⁻² m² = 75,000 Pa = 7.5 × 10⁴ Pa.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.