Logical Reasoning

PT13 · S4 · Q4 Kim: Some people claim that

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Kim: Some people claim that the battery‐powered electric car represents a potential solution to the problem of air pollution.

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.

4.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which Kim’s argument depends?

  1. Replacing gasoline-powered cars with battery-

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. Gasoline-powered cars are currently not

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Replacing gasoline-powered cars with battery-

    Trap

    10% picked this

  4. While it is being operated,

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    At least some of the

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    84% picked this

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