Logical Reasoning

PT144 · S4 · Q14 Certain methods of creating high-quality

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Certain methods of creating high-quality counterfeit banknotes involve making accurate measurements of the images printed on genuine banknotes.

Your task

Find the assumption that, if added, guarantees the conclusion follows.

Common trap

Answers that only partly bridge the gap, leaving the conclusion unproven.

Winning move

Identify the new term in the conclusion and pick the choice that links it to the evidence.

14.

The argument's conclusion can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?

  1. Today's copying technology is sophisticated

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. Correct

    Once the images printed on

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    80% picked this

  3. Governments have better printing technology

    Trap

    8% picked this

  4. Few countries produce banknotes with

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. New designs in banknotes generally

    Trap

    6% picked this

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