Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT133 S2 Q7 Explanation

Whether one is buying men's

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TopicsPrinciple-Conform

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Stimulus

Whether one is buying men's or women's clothing, it pays to consider fashion trends. A classic suit may stay in style for as long as five years, so it is worthwhile to pay more to get a well-constructed one. A trendy hat that will two should be purchased as cheaply as possible.

What this question is testing

Principle-Conform

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.

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The question
7.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the principle underlying the

Answer choices

  1. Out of Scope2% picked this

    Formal attire tends to be designed and constructed to last longer

    The argument does not distinguish between formal and casual attire.

  2. Correct96% picked this

    The amount of money one spends on a garment should be roughly proportionate to the length of time one

    Why this is right

    This connects the amount of money one should pay for a piece of clothing with how long one expects to wear it.

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

  3. Too Strong1% picked this

    One should not buy a cheaply made garment when a well-constructed

    The argument is that one should be willing to pay less for a cheaply made garment, but does not go so far as suggesting one should not buy it.

  4. Irrelevant Comparison1% picked this

    The amount of money one spends on clothing should be roughly the same whether one is purchasing

    The comparison in the argument is between clothing one expects to wear for a while and clothing one expects to only wear for a short period of time. A comparison between men’s and women’s clothing is not relevant to the argument.

  5. Out of Scope1% picked this

    It is more appropriate to spend money on office attire than

    The argument does not distinguish between office attire and casual attire.

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