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GRE Sample Test 5 Verbal Reasoning 1

Question 7 is based on the passage below. Select one answer choice.
Five years ago, Terlandia instituted a program to increase the savings rates of its older citizens. This year, the total savings by residents aged 50–65 was 10 percent more than the year before the program was instituted. It is thus obvious that Terlandia’s program has been successful.

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Which of the following, if true, undermines the author’s conclusion?

The savings rate in Terlandia is greater than the savings rate in neighboring Burlordine.
During the time period mentioned, the savings rate of residents between the ages of 20 and 30 increased.
During the time period mentioned, the number of Terlandian residents aged 50–65 increased by 15 percent.
Some components of Terlandia’s program caused controversy among its younger residents.
Terlandia has unsuccessfully implemented similar programs in the past.

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