Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT118 S1 Q3 Explanation

A reason Larson cannot do

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TopicsNecessary Assumption

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Stimulus

A reason Larson cannot do the assignment is that she has an unavoidable scheduling conflict. On the other hand, a reason Franks cannot do the assignment is that he does not quite have the assertiveness the task requires. So, the task must in the shipping department other than Larson and Franks.

What this question is testing

Necessary Assumption

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.

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The question
3.

The argument depends on assuming which one of

Answer choices

  1. Trap4% picked this

    Larson has the assertiveness the task

  2. Correct87% picked this

    The task cannot be assigned to anyone other than a supervisor in

    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.

  3. Trap3% picked this

    Franks would be assigned the task if Franks had the assertiveness

  4. Trap3% picked this

    The task cannot be assigned to anyone who has any kind

  5. Trap3% picked this

    No one who is not a supervisor in the shipping department has the assertiveness

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