Logical Reasoning

PT2 · S2 · Q23 Despite improvements in treatment for asthma

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Despite improvements in treatment for asthma, the death rate from this disease has doubled during the past decade from its previous rate.

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.

23.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

  1. Urban pollution has not doubled

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. Doctors and patients generally ignore

    Trap

    0% picked this

  3. Bronchial inhalers are unsafe, even

    Trap

    14% picked this

  4. The use of bronchial inhalers

    Trap

    12% picked this

  5. Correct

    Increased urban pollution, improved recording

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    71% picked this

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