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PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 22



Summary
The essence of tackling paradox questions on the GRE involves identifying an apparent discrepancy within the question stem and selecting an answer that logically reconciles the conflicting information.
  • Paradox questions present two seemingly contradictory facts that need to be resolved.
  • Understanding the paradox is crucial before attempting to find a solution.
  • The correct answer explains how two conflicting scenarios can simultaneously exist.
  • Analyzing each answer choice methodically is key to identifying the one that resolves the paradox.
  • The example provided illustrates how to dissect answer choices to find the one that effectively explains the discrepancy.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Paradox Questions
00:34
Identifying the Paradox
01:24
Evaluating Answer Choices
02:33
Selecting the Correct Answer