Question

In the last few years, several new shopping malls were opened in the city. The total number of visitors in the malls is impressive. However, the total revenue generated through sales in the shops in these malls is generally low. Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage?

• A. Fewer people are visiting the malls but spending more
• B. More people are visiting the malls but not spending enough
• C. More people are visiting the malls and spending more
• D. Fewer people are visiting the malls and not spending enough

Hint:

When analyzing passages for logical inferences, focus on understanding the contrast or relationship between the two key pieces of information presented.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

We are provided with information that although the number of visitors to the malls is impressive, the revenue generated is low. This suggests that while many people are visiting the malls, they are not spending a significant amount in the shops. Hence, the correct inference is that more people are visiting the malls but not spending enough.
Step 1: Analyzing the passage.
The passage highlights two main factors: the high number of visitors and low revenue generated from sales. This suggests a mismatch between the number of visitors and the amount they are spending.

Step 2: Interpretation of options.
- Option (A) suggests fewer people visiting but spending more, which contradicts the statement that there are many visitors.
- Option (B) correctly indicates more people are visiting but spending less, matching the passage's information.
- Option (C) is incorrect because it suggests that more visitors are also spending more, which contradicts the low revenue mentioned.
- Option (D) does not fit the passage as it implies fewer visitors and low spending.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct inference based on the passage is option (B).