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A survey shows: 65% of tobacco users were advised to stop. Also, 3 out of 10 tobacco users attempted to stop. Based only on this data, which statement can be inferred with certainty?
A survey shows: 65% of tobacco users were advised to stop. Also, 3 out of 10 tobacco users attempted to stop. Based only on this data, which statement can be inferred with certainty?
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In logical inference questions, focus on what is explicitly given. Do not infer success or outcomes unless stated. Here, only attempts vs advice percentages allow a definite conclusion.
Updated On: Aug 28, 2025
- A majority of tobacco users who were advised to stop consuming tobacco made an attempt to do so.
- A majority of tobacco users who were advised to stop consuming tobacco did not attempt to do so.
- Approximately 30% of tobacco users successfully stopped consuming tobacco.
- Approximately 65% of tobacco users successfully stopped consuming tobacco.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Translate the information.
- \(65%\) of users were advised to quit.
- Only \(30%\) (3 out of 10) attempted quitting.
Step 2: Link the groups.
All attempts (30%) must come from the "advised" group (65%), because only those advised can be expected to attempt.
So, among those advised (65%), only 30% attempted.
Step 3: Majority check.
Since 65% were advised but only 30% attempted, the remainder (35%) did not attempt.
Thus, within the advised group, more than half did not attempt quitting.
Step 4: Eliminate wrong options.
(A) Claims majority of advised did attempt — false.
(C) and (D) talk about successfully quitting, but success data is not given — cannot infer.
Only (B) follows with certainty.
Final Answer:
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