Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT159 S3 Q2 ExplanationEntertainment reporter: Unlike most major motion pictures,

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TopicsNecessary Assumption

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Stimulus

Entertainment reporter: Unlike most major motion pictures, the release of the upcoming film Escapade II has not been preceded by free, advance screenings that show the film to select audiences for promotional purposes. With movie research showing awareness of the film at 96 percent, and with around 60 percent of filmgoers indicating not to do anything that could reduce interest in the film.

What this question is testing

Necessary Assumption

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

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The question
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The entertainment reporter's explanation for why there have been no advance screenings of Escapade II relies on assuming that

Answer choices, explained

  1. Trap1% picked this

    advance screenings of Escapade II would cost them a significant amount that could much more effectively

  2. Correct88% picked this

    advance screenings of Escapade II might lead to a dampening of the enthusiasm of filmgoers who would otherwise have an

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

  3. Trap3% picked this

    the select audiences who would normally be invited to free, advance screenings of a major motion picture would

  4. Trap2% picked this

    if 96 percent of the public is aware of the upcoming release of Escapade II, it is probable that 96 percent of the

  5. Trap5% picked this

    the film Escapade II would most likely be viewed by approximately 60 percent of the public if no

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