Source Manhattan Foundation for GMAT Verbal
Ostrich meat,which is low in fat and cholesterol,is becoming popular in the united states among dieters and those concerned with health. However,ostriches are an endangered species. If the popularity of ostrich meat continues to grow at the present rate ,ostriches will inevitably become extinct.
Which of the following ,if true most seriously weakens the argument above?
A. Ostrich meat is not any healthier than lean beef,which is available everywhere and less expensive.
B. Ostrich meat is considered by many to be a gourmet food,suitable only for special occasions.
C. Concerns about avian flu,although spurious,have caused many consumers to avoid ostrich meat.
D. An increased demand for ostrich meat will lead to increased ostrich farming ,thus increasing the number of ostriches.
E. Ostriches are killed more frequently for their feathers for the making of leather than they are for meat.
[spoiler]OA: D[/spoiler]
I do agree with answer choice D,but initially I end up selecting answer choice E.
Reason for selecting answer choice E.
Assumption of the argument is if the popularity of ostrich meat increases then rate of killing ostrich will be high.
Since answer choice E weakens he assumption,stating that the reason for killing the ostrich is not absolutely meat.
After writing this I do feel that answer choice E still supports the conclusion that ostrich will become extinct.
Am I wrong in my methodology of weakening the argument ,that is ,I am weakening the assumption of the argument ,which in turn, should weaken the argument.
Ostrich meat,which is low in fat and cholesterol,is becoming popular in the united states among dieters and those concerned with health. However,ostriches are an endangered species. If the popularity of ostrich meat continues to grow at the present rate ,ostriches will inevitably become extinct.
Which of the following ,if true most seriously weakens the argument above?
A. Ostrich meat is not any healthier than lean beef,which is available everywhere and less expensive.
B. Ostrich meat is considered by many to be a gourmet food,suitable only for special occasions.
C. Concerns about avian flu,although spurious,have caused many consumers to avoid ostrich meat.
D. An increased demand for ostrich meat will lead to increased ostrich farming ,thus increasing the number of ostriches.
E. Ostriches are killed more frequently for their feathers for the making of leather than they are for meat.
[spoiler]OA: D[/spoiler]
I do agree with answer choice D,but initially I end up selecting answer choice E.
Reason for selecting answer choice E.
Assumption of the argument is if the popularity of ostrich meat increases then rate of killing ostrich will be high.
Since answer choice E weakens he assumption,stating that the reason for killing the ostrich is not absolutely meat.
After writing this I do feel that answer choice E still supports the conclusion that ostrich will become extinct.
Am I wrong in my methodology of weakening the argument ,that is ,I am weakening the assumption of the argument ,which in turn, should weaken the argument.
