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A city has been operating its public transportation system using diesel-powered buses. Currently, the number of buses in operation is just enough to meet the daily commuting needs of its residents. The city’s infrastructure does not support the immediate introduction of electric buses, and no new bus depots are planned for the near future. However, the population of the city is projected to grow significantly over the next decade, leading to increased demand for public transportation. Consequently, the city will need to import additional diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions to accommodate the rising demand.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
A. The quality of diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions is comparable to those currently in use by the city’s transportation system.
B. Residents are unwilling to switch to alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking.
C. The environmental regulations regarding diesel emissions will remain unchanged in the foreseeable future.
D. The cost of importing diesel-powered buses will not exceed the city’s transportation budget.
E. There are no plans to develop alternative fuel sources for the city’s public transportation within the next decade.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
A. The quality of diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions is comparable to those currently in use by the city’s transportation system.
B. Residents are unwilling to switch to alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking.
C. The environmental regulations regarding diesel emissions will remain unchanged in the foreseeable future.
D. The cost of importing diesel-powered buses will not exceed the city’s transportation budget.
E. There are no plans to develop alternative fuel sources for the city’s public transportation within the next decade.
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Current Situation:
• The city uses diesel-powered buses.
• The number of buses meets current commuting needs.
• No immediate plans to introduce electric buses or build new depots.
Future Projections:
• Significant population growth expected.
• Increased demand for public transportation.
Conclusion:
• The city will need to import additional diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions to meet rising demand.
Understanding the Argument:
The argument concludes that due to population growth and existing constraints (no new depots or electric buses), importing more diesel buses is necessary to meet increased transportation demands.
Identifying the Assumption:
An assumption is a statement that must be true for the argument to hold. It fills in gaps between the premises and the conclusion.
Evaluating the Answer Choices:
B. Residents are unwilling to switch to alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking.
• Analysis:
• Relevance: If residents are willing to switch to alternatives, the increased demand for buses might be mitigated, reducing or eliminating the need to import more buses.
• Necessity: Directly supports the necessity of importing buses by assuming that alternatives won’t sufficiently absorb the increased demand.
• The city uses diesel-powered buses.
• The number of buses meets current commuting needs.
• No immediate plans to introduce electric buses or build new depots.
Future Projections:
• Significant population growth expected.
• Increased demand for public transportation.
Conclusion:
• The city will need to import additional diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions to meet rising demand.
Understanding the Argument:
The argument concludes that due to population growth and existing constraints (no new depots or electric buses), importing more diesel buses is necessary to meet increased transportation demands.
Identifying the Assumption:
An assumption is a statement that must be true for the argument to hold. It fills in gaps between the premises and the conclusion.
Evaluating the Answer Choices:
B. Residents are unwilling to switch to alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking.
• Analysis:
• Relevance: If residents are willing to switch to alternatives, the increased demand for buses might be mitigated, reducing or eliminating the need to import more buses.
• Necessity: Directly supports the necessity of importing buses by assuming that alternatives won’t sufficiently absorb the increased demand.
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Ans: B
B. Residents are unwilling to switch to alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking. (Correct: If we negate this " Residents are willing to switch", then it weakens the above conclusion of getting more buses to accommodate the increase in ridership)
C. The environmental regulations regarding diesel emissions will remain unchanged in the foreseeable future. (IC: The argument doesn't mention anything about the env regulations)
D. The cost of importing diesel-powered buses will not exceed the city’s transportation budget. (IC: Cost is not discussed)
E. There are no plans to develop alternative fuel sources for the city’s public transportation within the next decade. (IC: for same reason mentioned above)
Most of these options do not impact the link between the premises and the conclusion. Negation is a good way to go only when you have eliminated few straight wrong answers.
A city has been operating its public transportation system using diesel-powered buses. Currently, the number of buses in operation is just enough to meet the daily commuting needs of its residents. The city’s infrastructure does not support the immediate introduction of electric buses, and no new bus depots are planned for the near future. However, the population of the city is projected to grow significantly over the next decade, leading to increased demand for public transportation. Consequently, the city will need to import additional diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions to accommodate the rising demand.
Question:
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
A. The quality of diesel-powered buses from neighboring regions is comparable to those currently in use by the city’s transportation system. (Incorrect: The argument doesn't show concern over the quality of the buses, neither of the city nor of their neighbour city)Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
B. Residents are unwilling to switch to alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling or walking. (Correct: If we negate this " Residents are willing to switch", then it weakens the above conclusion of getting more buses to accommodate the increase in ridership)
C. The environmental regulations regarding diesel emissions will remain unchanged in the foreseeable future. (IC: The argument doesn't mention anything about the env regulations)
D. The cost of importing diesel-powered buses will not exceed the city’s transportation budget. (IC: Cost is not discussed)
E. There are no plans to develop alternative fuel sources for the city’s public transportation within the next decade. (IC: for same reason mentioned above)
Most of these options do not impact the link between the premises and the conclusion. Negation is a good way to go only when you have eliminated few straight wrong answers.
