Logical Reasoning

PT139 · S1 · Q2 Jake: Companies have recently introduced

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Jake: Companies have recently introduced antibacterial household cleaning products that kill common bacteria on surfaces like countertops and floors.

Jake Karolinka

I Companies have recently introduced antibacterial household cleaning products that kill common bacteria on surfaces like counter-tops and floors.

But studies also suggest that the use of these antibacterial cleaning products can be harmful, since common bacteria that survive the use of these products will eventually produce strains of bacteria that are resistant to

It’s clear that That’s why people who want antibacterial agents to minimize the should not be used amount of bacteria in household in their homes cleaning products. should use cleaning products that contain antibacterial agents.

Evaluate

Jake and Karolinka agree that household cleaning agents kill some common bacteria.

2.

The discussion above indicates that Jake and Karolinka agree with each other that which one of the following is true?

  1. Correct

    Household cleaning products with antibacterial

    Why this is right

    Jake and Karolinka would both agree with this statement.

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

    85% picked this

  2. Household cleaning products with antibacterial

    Out of Scope

    Neither Jake nor Karolinka address how well such cleaning agents remove dirt.

    0% picked this

  3. The use of antibacterial agents

    Half Scope

    Karolinka would agree with this statement, but Jake does not address it.

    0% picked this

  4. Common household bacteria are a

    Out of Scope

    Neither Jake nor Karolinka address whether common household bacteria are a serious health concern.

    4% picked this

  5. People should use household cleaning

    Agree/Disagree

    While Jake would agree with this statement, Karolinka would disagree with it.

    10% picked this

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