While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle and clean energy company.The...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle and clean energy company.
- The company was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.
- Tesla is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
- In 2023, Tesla employed approximately 140,000 people worldwide.
The student wants to present Tesla as both a technology company and a major employer. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle company founded in 2003.
An electric vehicle and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.
Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that employed approximately 140,000 people worldwide in 2023.
Tesla Inc., founded in 2003, is headquartered in Austin, Texas and employed approximately 140,000 people worldwide in 2023.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| 'Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle and clean energy company.' |
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| 'The company was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.' |
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| 'Tesla is headquartered in Austin, Texas.' |
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| 'In 2023, Tesla employed approximately 140,000 people worldwide.' |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: These notes provide basic factual information about Tesla's business focus, founding history, location, and current workforce size.
Argument Flow: The notes move from defining what Tesla is as a company, then provide historical context about its founding, current headquarters location, and conclude with recent employment figures showing its scale as an employer.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
What's being asked? The student has a specific dual goal: to present Tesla as both a technology company and a major employer. This means we need information that clearly shows Tesla's technology focus AND its significance as an employer. Which choice best accomplishes the student's dual presentation goal
What type of answer do we need? A sentence that effectively demonstrates Tesla's technology focus AND its significance as an employer
Any limiting keywords? 'Both' is crucial - the answer must address both aspects, not just one
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- To present Tesla as both a technology company and major employer, the correct choice must include:
- Evidence of Tesla's technology focus (electric vehicles, clean energy)
- Evidence of Tesla being a major employer (the 140,000 employees figure)
- Both pieces of information integrated in a way that serves the dual goal
- The answer should avoid focusing on just founding details, location, or other background information that doesn't directly support either the technology or major employer presentation.
Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle company founded in 2003.
✗ Incorrect
- Only mentions technology aspect but completely omits employment information
- Fails to present Tesla as a major employer
An electric vehicle and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.
✗ Incorrect
- Mentions technology aspects and founding details but completely omits employment information
- Fails to present Tesla as a major employer
Tesla Inc. is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that employed approximately 140,000 people worldwide in 2023.
✓ Correct
- Combines both required elements: technology focus and major employer status
- Directly serves the dual goal by presenting both aspects in one cohesive sentence
Tesla Inc., founded in 2003, is headquartered in Austin, Texas and employed approximately 140,000 people worldwide in 2023.
✗ Incorrect
- Includes employment data but focuses on founding year and location rather than what type of company Tesla is
- Fails to clearly establish Tesla's technology identity