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A is wrong because it is ot relevant how much % is imp B is wrong because it strengthens the conculsion C is wrong as this is only targetted at this specific product. Does not matter what happens with similar products D to me seems like the right answer E is also wrong because it also kinds of stre...
- by aglope
Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:04 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: weaken CR -2
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2164
I would choose 'A'. Reason: With an assumption question, the best strategy, if you do not see the correct answer right away, is to negate that answer choice and if it causes the argument to fall apart then that is the assumption that is required by the argument. When I say negate, I mean the logical...
- by aglope
Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:28 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: consumer/candy manufacturer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5253
I would go with 'C'. This seems like an overgeneralization. The advertisement states that the PZ 1000 has the fewest injuries per accident in its group and then proceeds to conclude that the PZ 1000 is one of the safest cars available. Just because it is the safest car in its class does not mean tha...
- by aglope
Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:12 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Automobile Dealer’s Advertisement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2385
Would go with C. Any other thoughts? Agreed. This is cause/effect argument. Cause: New process. Effect: Lower production cost. In order to cast doubt on an argument, you have to weaken the argument. In this case, answer choice 'C' weakens the argument by showing that effect without the cause. If an...
- by aglope
Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:02 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: weaken CR -2
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2164
I would go with 'C'. This is a cause and effect argument. Cause: Volcanic eruption. Effect: Atmosphere becomes cooler. The way you weaken a cause/effect argument is by (1) showing the cause without the effect, (2) showing the effect without the cause, or (3) finding an alternative cause for the effe...
- by aglope
Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:56 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: weaken CR
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3671
I'll give it my best shot. The reason A is correct is because the set of facts provided state that in a country in which there is a ban on smoking, smoking is as prevalent as in other countries in which there is no such ban. That means that people smoke regardless of advertisements or not. You can t...
- by aglope
Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:23 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: ban on smoking
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4962
Is the answer E? Since the accumulation of trash for 2 weeks is equivalent to accumulation for 15 days, this will definitely lead to rodent infestation. No one wants rodent infestation and hence the favored vote would be to get rid of teh trash sooner than 15 days. which leads to favoring of Plan B...
- by aglope
Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:12 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Another tough one, Plz. Help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1564
D. Reasoning: The argument states that there has been a decrease in ski injuries; however, the number of knee injuries has increased. Just because the percentage of knee injuries increased does not mean that the total number of knee injuries increased. This is a percent/amount flaw. For example: Ass...
- by aglope
Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:58 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: test 28
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3127
C. Reasoning: The chief accountant makes the mistake of assuming that because the number of people overcharged and undercharged is equal, that the amounts by which they were overcharged and undercharged is equal as well. He does nothing to prove that the amounts are the same; he only states that the...
- by aglope
Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:44 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: Plz. help CR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1684