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GRE Verbal Reasoning QUESTION #8138
Question 1
Sparva province requires insurers to cover any medical treatment sought after an accident, while other provinces only cover non-emergency treatment with prior approval. Clearly, Sparva's more permissive policy explains why insurers there pay for far more post-accident treatments than in other provinces. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens this argument?
  • Car insurance premiums are higher in Sparva than elsewhere.
  • Medical care costs in Sparva exceed the national average.
  • Different insurers use different standards for defining emergency treatment.
  • There are fewer traffic accidents annually in Sparva than in comparable provinces.✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
The argument claims Sparva's policy (not its population size or accident rate) explains the higher treatment numbers. Option E (fewer accidents in Sparva yet still more treatments paid) directly strengthens the policy explanation — even with fewer accidents, the liberal policy results in more covered treatments. This eliminates the alternative explanation that Sparva simply has more accidents. Options A and B address costs, not the number of treatments.