Logical Reasoning

PT115 · S2 · Q17 Columnist: Over the last 20

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Columnist: Over the last 20 years the demand in North America for Japanese-made automobiles has increased, whereas the Japanese demand for North American-made automobiles has been stagnant.

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.

17.

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

  1. The fuel efficiency and reliability

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Correct

    If the Japanese drive on

    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.

    72% picked this

  3. Japanese automotive safety standards require

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. Given a choice between similar

    Trap

    15% picked this

  5. The automotive trade imbalance can

    Trap

    10% picked this

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