Question

Senator Warren states that 99.6 percent of occupations pay men more than their female counterparts. Is this evidence relevant in support of Warren's argument that there is a discriminatory wage gap between men and women?

A. Yes, because statistics always support an argument's point.
B. No, because the statistic addresses only men's incomes.
C. Yes, because the statistic directly supports Warren's argument.
D. No, because the statistic fails to support Warren's argument.

Answer 1

Sorry I know I'm a little late but the answer is A.

Yes, because the statistic directly supports Warren's argument.

Explanation: I took the test

Answer 2

A). Yes, because the statistic directly supports Warren's argument.

Step-by-step explanation:

The authors present a variety of evidence to substantiate their claim and establish the credibility of their among the audience.

In the given passage, Senator Warren is successful in presenting the significant evidence to back her claim about the discriminatory wage gap among men and women. The statistic information('99.6 percent of occupations pay men more than their female counterparts') used by Warren to support her claim victoriously establishes the validity and credibility of her claim and assists her to persuade the readers to believe in his claim more conveniently. Thus, option A is the correct answer.