The violent crime rate (number of violent crimes per 1,000 residents) in Meadowbrook is 60 percent higher now than it was four years ago. The corresponding increase for Parkdale is only 10 percent. These figures support the conclusion that residents of Meadowbrook are more likely to become victims of violent crime than are residents of Parkdale.

The argument above is flawed because it fails to take into account

(A) changes in the population density of both Parkdale and Meadowbrook over the past four years
(B) how the rate of population growth in Meadowbrook over the past four years compares to the corresponding rate for Parkdale
(C) the ratio of violent to nonviolent crimes committed during the past four years in Meadowbrook and Parkdale
(D) the violent crime rates in Meadowbrook and Parkdale four years ago
(E) how Meadowbrook’s expenditures for crime prevention over the past four years compare to Parkdale’s expenditures

(D) the violent crime rates in Meadowbrook and Parkdale four years ago

Explanation:

Let us not forget the conclusion of the excerpt: "These figures support the conclusion that residents of Meadowbrook are more likely to become victims of violent crime than are residents of Parkdale. "

In this light, we are trying to look for a reason why there is a flaw in the above conclusion.

Although the first statement tells us that the crime rate in Meadowbrook has increased 6 times that of Parkdale over the last four years, it fails to tell us the current crime rates of these cities. With this, we can judge and come to the conclusion above.

explanation:

communication is extremely important in any relationship. importance of communication has been stressed upon time and again. lack of communication creates a number of problems that only increase with time.

it is often seen that the families where people talk to each other frequently are happier. they share their joys, sorrows and other emotions with each other. there is a lively atmosphere in such families. they laugh it out together and celebrate every moment whole-hearted. they never feel lonely or bored. they know whenever they want to talk about something or share an emotion they always have an ear to listen to. such is the importance of communication.

compared to this, the families where all the members are engrossed in their own tasks and do not bother to care about or talk to people around them are usually not as happy. the atmosphere in such families is quite dull and gloomy. people are busy with their own tasks. they have friends outside and are not as close with their family members.

they plan outings with their friends and colleagues rather than their family members. this is because they have neglected the importance of communication all along and are thus not comfortable communicating with each other. and without good communication there is no way one can enjoy.