The country of Zombieland is in distress since more than 75% of its working…
2023
The country of Zombieland is in distress since more than 75% of its working population is suffering from serious health issues. Studies conducted by competent health experts concluded that a complete lack of physical exercise among its working population was one of the leading causes of their health issues. As one of the measures to address the problem, the Government of Zombieland has decided to provide monetary incentives to those who ride bicycles to work.
Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
- A.
All the working population of Zombieland will henceforth ride bicycles to work.
- B.
Riding bicycles will ensure that all of the working population of Zombieland is free of health issues.
- C.
The health experts suggested to the Government of Zombieland to declare riding bicycles as mandatory.
- D.
The Government of Zombieland believes that riding bicycles is a form of physical exercise.
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Correct answer: D
Key inference: The government’s decision to provide monetary incentives for commuting by bicycle indicates it believes bicycle riding is a form of physical exercise that can help address the problem of lack of exercise.
Reason: The government introduced incentives specifically to encourage bicycle commuting as a measure to tackle health issues caused by lack of physical exercise. Choosing a measure that promotes cycling implies the government treats cycling as physical exercise.
Why the other statements are not certain:
There is no guarantee that all workers will ride bicycles; incentives encourage but do not ensure universal behavior change.
There is no basis to claim that riding bicycles will ensure all health problems disappear; lack of exercise is one leading cause, not necessarily the only cause, and 'ensure' implies a guaranteed cure which the passage does not support.
There is no statement that health experts recommended making bicycle riding mandatory; the passage only reports study findings and the government’s chosen incentive policy.
Conclusion: The only statement that can be logically inferred with certainty from the given information is that the government believes riding bicycles is a form of physical exercise.