Statement — Medical advancement has increased life expectancy and people’s expectation to live longer and healthier; however, spiralling medical costs are a real spoilsport. Conclusions — I. Advancement in medical science caters only to the moneyed classes. II. The medical profession has become a means of amassing wealth at the cost of ethics.
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Difficulty: Medium
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Answer
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The premise juxtaposes longer life expectancy with rising treatment costs. We test two accusatory conclusions: exclusivity to rich (I) and unethical wealth accumulation (II).
Concept / Approach:Cost escalation does not logically mean advances serve only the rich; public systems, insurance, and tiered access complicate the picture. Nor does it imply professional misconduct; higher costs may reflect technology, inputs, or systemic inefficiencies. Hence neither conclusion is a necessary inference.
Final Answer:Neither I nor II follows.