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An argument cites that 'enrollment in our online courses has increased by 15% over the last year.' To effectively critique this statistic, a GMAT AWA essay might *most* appropriately question:

A Whether the 15% increase is higher than the national average for online courses.
B The absolute number of students represented by the 15% increase.
C The qualifications of the instructors teaching the online courses.
D Whether online learning is genuinely effective for all students.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A percentage increase can be misleading without knowing the initial base number. A 15% increase from a very small base is less significant than from a large base, impacting the argument's weight.

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