Researches have noted that panda bears that have given birth to live young live longer in the wild. Therefore, these researches have concluded that giving birth to live young increases a panda's lifespan.

The argument makes which of the following assumptions?

A. Pandas that have given birth to live young will not be killed by predators.

B. Since male pandas cannot give birth, female pandas live longer than male pandas.

C. Pandas that are already likely to live longer are also not more likely to give birth to live young.

D. Female pandas are not likely to die while giving birth.

E. Pandas that have given birth to multiple live young are likely to live even longer than pandas that have given birth to only a single live offspring.


OA C

Source: Manhattan Prep