Logical Reasoning

PT104 · S1 · Q13 Problems caused by the leaching

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Problems caused by the leaching of pollutants from dumps and landfills are worst in countries with an annual per capita economic output of $4,000 to $5,000, and less severe for considerably poorer and considerably richer countries.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

13.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

  1. Within the next few years,

    Trap

    5% picked this

  2. Countries surrounding Country X will

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Correct

    Industrial development in Country X

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Necessary Assumption · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    89% picked this

  4. Country X will begin the

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. No other country with a

    Trap

    0% picked this

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