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Problem 13 - Entrance Test

The city council proposes building a new public library, arguing that increased access to books and educational resources will boost literacy rates among residents. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the city council's argument?

Correct: B

The argument proposes that a new library (increased access) will boost literacy. Option B provides evidence from analogous situations (other cities) where libraries are correlated with higher literacy, directly supporting the causal link proposed by the city council. Option A suggests a need for books but doesn't guarantee the library will effectively address it or boost literacy. Option C describes additional features, not directly linked to literacy. Option D highlights the problem's existence but not the efficacy of the proposed solution.