Most people who shop for groceries no more than
three times a month buy prepared frozen dinners
regularly. In Hallstown most people shop for
groceries no more than three times a month.
Therefore, in Hallstown most people buy prepared
frozen dinners regularly.
Which one of the following arguments has a flawed
pattern of reasoning most like the flawed reasoning
in the argument above?
(A) It is clear that most drivers in West Ansland are
safe drivers since there are very few driving
accidents in West Ansland and most
accidents there are not serious.
(B) It is clear that John cannot drive, since he does
not own a car and no one in his family who
does not own a car can drive.
(C) It is clear that Fernando's friends usually drive
to school, since all of his friends can drive
and all of his friends go to school.
(D) It is clear that most people in Highland County
drive sedans, since most people who
commute to work drive sedans and most
people in Highland County commute to
work.
(E) It is clear that most of Janine's friends are good
drivers, since she accepts rides only from
good drivers and she accepts rides from most
of her friends.
Answer Option: D
Source: LSAT CR Bible
Can someone point out to me the flaw in the argument stated above?
Thanks.
three times a month buy prepared frozen dinners
regularly. In Hallstown most people shop for
groceries no more than three times a month.
Therefore, in Hallstown most people buy prepared
frozen dinners regularly.
Which one of the following arguments has a flawed
pattern of reasoning most like the flawed reasoning
in the argument above?
(A) It is clear that most drivers in West Ansland are
safe drivers since there are very few driving
accidents in West Ansland and most
accidents there are not serious.
(B) It is clear that John cannot drive, since he does
not own a car and no one in his family who
does not own a car can drive.
(C) It is clear that Fernando's friends usually drive
to school, since all of his friends can drive
and all of his friends go to school.
(D) It is clear that most people in Highland County
drive sedans, since most people who
commute to work drive sedans and most
people in Highland County commute to
work.
(E) It is clear that most of Janine's friends are good
drivers, since she accepts rides only from
good drivers and she accepts rides from most
of her friends.
Answer Option: D
Source: LSAT CR Bible
Can someone point out to me the flaw in the argument stated above?
Thanks.
