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Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.
Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).
Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.
The argument assumes which one of the following?
The cost of treating patients
Why this is right
Answer A is correct.
Skill tested: Necessary Assumption · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
82% picked this
Most diseases linked to rare
11% picked this
The resources allocated by hospitals
1% picked this
Even if the genetic tests
3% picked this
If preventive treatment is given
3% picked this
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