Logical Reasoning

PT139 · S4 · Q10 In a test of fuel efficiency

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In a test of fuel efficiency, car X and car Y yielded the same average fuel mileage, even though car X was driven in a less fuel-efficient manner than car Y was.

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.

10.

Which one of the following arguments is most similar in its reasoning to the argument above?

  1. In an experiment, subject X

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Correct

    Our hamster gained the same

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    93% picked this

  3. When on his bicycle, Roland

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. When asked to judge the

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. Jean demonstrates a high level

    Trap

    1% picked this

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