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After replacing his old gas water heater with a new, pilotless, gas water heater that is rated as highly efficient, Jimmy’s gas bills increased.
More gas usage or higher gas rates would explain the increase in Jimmy’s gas bills.
Each of the following, if true, contributes to an explanation of the increase mentioned above EXCEPT:
The new water heater uses
Why this is right
This deepens the paradox since it implies that Jimmy’s new water heater used less gas than before.
Skill tested: Paradox · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
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Shortly after the new water
This provides a change that could explain why Jimmy’s gas bill increased.
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After having done his laundry
This provides a change that could explain why Jimmy’s gas bill increased.
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Jimmy’s utility company raised the
This provides a change that could explain why Jimmy’s gas bill increased.
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Unusually cold weather following installation
This provides a change that could explain why Jimmy’s gas bill increased.
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