Question

According to a recent census, West Egg had more mansions per capita last year than East Egg, while East Egg had slightly fewer residents than West Egg. Since the census, West Egg and East Egg have each seen the demolition of a dozen dilapidated mansions within their respective borders, and no new mansions have begun construction. It must be true, therefore, that:
Which of the following best completes the passage?

• A. West Egg and East Egg both have more cared-for mansions than dilapidated mansions.
• B. West Egg has more mansions than East Egg.
• C. West Egg has more mansions per capita than East Egg.
• D. West Egg and East Egg have the same number of mansions.
• E. West Egg has more residents than East Egg.

Hint:

When evaluating logical conclusions, focus on what the passage explicitly states rather than making assumptions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the given information.
The passage compares the number of mansions per capita in West Egg and East Egg, stating that West Egg has more mansions per capita last year. This suggests that despite demolition, West Egg continues to have a higher number of mansions relative to its population.

Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) This option is likely true but doesn't directly follow from the passage.
- (B) This option is not necessarily true because the passage doesn't provide direct information about the total number of mansions in both areas.
- (C) This is supported by the passage as it explicitly mentions that West Egg has more mansions per capita.
- (D) This is not necessarily true, as the passage doesn't claim the two areas have the same number of mansions.
- (E) This is not supported by the passage, which does not mention the total number of residents in each area.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) because the passage directly states that West Egg has more mansions per capita than East Egg.