Logical Reasoning

PT7 · S4 · Q15 The consistency of ice cream

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The consistency of ice cream is adversely affected by even slight temperature changes in the freezer.

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.

15.

Which one of the following can be properly inferred from the passage?

  1. Even slight deviations from the

    Trap

    6% picked this

  2. Cost considerations favor sacrificing consistency

    Trap

    25% picked this

  3. It would not be cost-effective

    Trap

    8% picked this

  4. Stabilizers function well only at

    Trap

    1% picked this

  5. Correct

    Very low, stable freezer temperatures

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    60% picked this

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