During the past five years, more than five thousand Maltanians have drowned in boating accidents. Figures released by the country's Boating Association show that ninety percent of the victims were not wearing life jackets at the time of their accidents. This information indicates that by wearing life jackets, boaters can reduce their risk of drowning if they are involved in a boating accident.
Which of the following best supports the argument above?
1. Most of the drowning victims were not wearing lifejackets at the time of their accidents
2. More than ten percent of those involved in boating accidents were wearing life jackets at the time
3. Most boating accidents do not result in drowning
4. The boating association is not funded by a company that manufactures life jackets
5. Many of the drowning victims were knocked unconscious during their accidents
Which of the following best supports the argument above?
1. Most of the drowning victims were not wearing lifejackets at the time of their accidents
2. More than ten percent of those involved in boating accidents were wearing life jackets at the time
3. Most boating accidents do not result in drowning
4. The boating association is not funded by a company that manufactures life jackets
5. Many of the drowning victims were knocked unconscious during their accidents
