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Critical Reasoning Example #2

Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert
Summary
This lesson focuses on a critical reasoning problem, aiming to teach GMAT prep students how to weaken an argument by analyzing a specific case involving the wages of factory workers at Hamport Steelworks.
  • The lesson presents a scenario where factory workers' wages have not kept pace with inflation, leading to a dispute over living wages.
  • The industry analyst argues that the factory owners could redistribute revenue to provide livable wages, a position the lesson seeks to challenge.
  • Students are guided through the process of evaluating different statements to identify which one weakens the industry analyst's argument.
  • The correct answer, highlighting the necessity of marketing expenses, demonstrates a critical reasoning skill in distinguishing between revenue and profit.
  • The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding the logic behind each question, suggesting that students review video explanations for each question they encounter.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Critical Reasoning Problem
00:32
Analyzing the Argument
02:22
Evaluating Answer Choices
02:58
Identifying the Correct Answer
05:26
Conclusion and Advice