Logical Reasoning

PT111 · S1 · Q18 The current pattern of human

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The current pattern of human consumption of resources, in which we rely on nonrenewable resources, for example metal ore, must eventually change.

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.

18.

Which one of the following is an assumption required by the argument?

  1. There are renewable resource replacements

    Trap

    9% picked this

  2. Correct

    We cannot indefinitely replace exhausted

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    67% picked this

  3. A renewable resource cannot be

    Trap

    18% picked this

  4. Consumption of nonrenewable resources will

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. Ultimately we cannot do without

    Trap

    4% picked this

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