Logical Reasoning

PT139 · S1 · Q9 Doctor: It would benefit public

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Doctor: It would benefit public health if junk food were taxed.

Evidence

Not only in this country but in many other countries as well, the excessive proportion of junk food in people's diets contributes to many common and serious health problems.

If junk food were much more expensive than healthful food, people would be encouraged to make dietary changes that would reduce these problems.

Conclusion

It would benefit public health if junk food were taxed.

Evaluate

The argument is designed to support the view that taxing junk food would benefit public health.

9.

Which one of the following most accurately expresses the conclusion drawn in the doctor's argument?

  1. Correct

    Taxing junk food would benefit

    Why this is right

    This best paraphrases the argument’s main point.

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

    88% picked this

  2. In many countries, the excessive

    Premise

    This is the first premise of the argument.

    0% picked this

  3. If junk food were much

    Premise

    This is the second premise of the argument.

    6% picked this

  4. Taxing junk food would encourage

    Assumption

    This is an assumption of the argument’s conclusion.

    4% picked this

  5. Junk food should be taxed

    Assumption

    This is an assumption of the argument’s conclusion.

    2% picked this

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