hard · GMAT Verbal
Argument: High-speed rail should be prioritized over the expansion of regional airports in Country Y. Data shows that for distances between 200 and 500 kilometers, high-speed rail journeys have a 30 % lower carbon footprint per passenger and arrive in city centers faster than air travel when security and transit times are included.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the argument?
- The majority of domestic travel in Country Y consists of trips that fall within the 200 to 500 kilometer range.
- The government of Country Y has recently increased taxes on aviation fuel to encourage more sustainable transportation options.
- High-speed rail stations are typically located in urban areas where real estate prices are higher than those near regional airports.
- Many travelers in Country Y prefer the convenience of air travel for journeys that exceed 1,000 kilometers.
- Engineers are currently developing a new generation of high-speed trains that will be even more energy-efficient than those currently in use.
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