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 analyzing logical reasoning, focus on the key factors used in the comparison (e.g., per capita) and avoid jumping to conclusions that are not supported by the text.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyzing the passage.
The passage indicates that West Egg has more mansions per capita than East Egg, and the demolitions mentioned do not affect the conclusion. The comparison is based on mansions per capita, so the conclusion should follow that West Egg has more mansions relative to its population.

Step 2: Analysis of options.
- (A) This statement is not necessarily true because the passage doesn't discuss the condition of all the mansions, only that dilapidated ones were demolished.
- (B) This is not supported by the passage, as the comparison is about mansions per capita, not total mansions.
- (C) This is correct because it is directly supported by the information in the passage.
- (D) This option is incorrect because the passage does not suggest that West Egg and East Egg have the same number of mansions.
- (E) The number of residents is not relevant to the comparison of mansions per capita.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C), as the passage compares the mansions per capita in West Egg and East Egg.