Question

In the United States, of the young adults who move from one state to another to attend college, the percentage who attend college in California has decreased by five percentage points over the past ten years. Since many local businesses in California cater to college students,these declines are likely to have a noticeably negative economic effect on these businesses and therefore on the economy on California.Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument given?(A) The number of young adults who moved from one state to another to attend college has increased significantly over the past ten years.(B) Young adults who moved from one state to another to attend college moved a greater distance,on average, last year than such people did ten years ago.(C) Young adults were more likely to move from another state to attend college in New York last year than young adults were ten years ago.(D) The number of young adults who left California to attend college in another state was greater last year than it was ten years ago.(E) California attracts more young adults who move from one state to another to attend college than does any other state.

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) The number of young adults who left California to attend college in another state was greater last year than it was ten years ago.

Explanation:

This expose that among the states that receive young adults from other states to attend college, there has been a disadvantage for the state of California, which has received five percent fewer enrollments in the past ten years. This means that California had a student deficit compared to other states, that is, younger California people left the state to attend university in other states than 10 years ago.