Resolve the Paradox / Explain the Discrepancy

"Which most helps to explain the findings described above?"

Pattern: The stimulus presents two facts that seem contradictory.

Example: "Sales increased 30%, but profits decreased."

Strategy:

1. Identify the two conflicting facts clearly

2. The correct answer explains how BOTH can be true simultaneously

3. It doesn't deny either fact — it reconciles them

In the example: "The company slashed prices by 50% to boost volume" explains how sales (units) went up but profits went down.

Trap: An answer that explains only one of the two facts. It must account for the apparent contradiction between both.

These are among the easiest LR questions. Master them for free points.

Reference:

Wikipedia: Paradox

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox