Logical Reasoning

PT12 · S1 · Q17 On average, city bus drivers

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On average, city bus drivers who are using the new computerized fare-collection system have a much better on-time record than do drivers using the old fare-collection system.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

17.

Which one of the following contains flawed reasoning most similar to that contained in the argument above?

  1. All the city’s solid-waste collection

    Trap

    13% picked this

  2. The soccer players on the

    Trap

    8% picked this

  3. Correct

    This tomato is the largest

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    75% picked this

  4. Last week’s snowstorm in Toronto

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Lawn mowers powered by electricity

    Trap

    2% picked this

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