Logical Reasoning

PT12 · S1 · Q11 The demand for used cars has risen

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The demand for used cars has risen dramatically in Germany in recent years.

Your task

Find the choice that makes the argument's conclusion more likely to be true.

Common trap

Answers that are consistent with the argument but add no real support, or that strengthen a claim the argument doesn't make.

Winning move

Locate the gap between evidence and conclusion, then pick the choice that closes it.

11.

Which one of the following, if true, would most help to support the conclusion about the German new-car market?

  1. The demand for old cars

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. In most European countries, the

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. Most Germans own very few

    Trap

    0% picked this

  4. Correct

    Most former West Germans purchase

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    92% picked this

  5. Many former East Germans prefer

    Trap

    0% picked this

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