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Automobile Dealer's Advertisement: --> ad of seller
The Highway Traffic Safety Institute reports that the PZ 1000 has the fewest injuries per accident of any car in its class.
Fewest injuries per accident -> per accident that happens, no. of injuries per passengers is the lowest. (which is really sad in itself)
of any car in its class-> but this assertion is only true of all the cars sold in the same class (eg sedan/suv)
This shows that the PZ 1000 is one of the safest cars available today. --> how can that be if its the safest car available today if it is it the safest within the class of cars it belongs to. weird assertion to make.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument in the advertisement?
A) The Highway Traffic Safety Institute report listed many cars in other classes that had more injuries per accident than did the PZ 1000. --> who cares about other cars. further it makes the point of the ad stronger not weaker.
( B) In recent years many more PZ 1000s have been sold than have any other kind of car in its class. --> we aren't speaking about sales.
(C) Cars in the class to which the PZ 1000 belongs are more likely to be involved in accidents than are other types of cars. --> oh okay so its a risky class of cars to be in.
(D) The difference between the number of injuries per accident for the PZ 1000 and that for other cars in its class is quite pronounced. --> is it a positive or a negative difference. this statement tells us nothing.
(E) The Highway Traffic Safety Institute issues reports only once a year. -> not helpful at all.
C!
The Highway Traffic Safety Institute reports that the PZ 1000 has the fewest injuries per accident of any car in its class.
Fewest injuries per accident -> per accident that happens, no. of injuries per passengers is the lowest. (which is really sad in itself)
of any car in its class-> but this assertion is only true of all the cars sold in the same class (eg sedan/suv)
This shows that the PZ 1000 is one of the safest cars available today. --> how can that be if its the safest car available today if it is it the safest within the class of cars it belongs to. weird assertion to make.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument in the advertisement?
A) The Highway Traffic Safety Institute report listed many cars in other classes that had more injuries per accident than did the PZ 1000. --> who cares about other cars. further it makes the point of the ad stronger not weaker.
( B) In recent years many more PZ 1000s have been sold than have any other kind of car in its class. --> we aren't speaking about sales.
(C) Cars in the class to which the PZ 1000 belongs are more likely to be involved in accidents than are other types of cars. --> oh okay so its a risky class of cars to be in.
(D) The difference between the number of injuries per accident for the PZ 1000 and that for other cars in its class is quite pronounced. --> is it a positive or a negative difference. this statement tells us nothing.
(E) The Highway Traffic Safety Institute issues reports only once a year. -> not helpful at all.
C!
20 May 2023, 07:03
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The advertisement claims that the PZ 1000 is one of the safest cars available today based on the Highway Traffic Safety Institute's report stating that it has the fewest injuries per accident in its class. To weaken this argument, we need to find a statement that contradicts or undermines the claim.
Option (A) states that the Highway Traffic Safety Institute report listed many cars in other classes that had more injuries per accident than the PZ 1000. This weakens the argument because it suggests that there are other cars, not necessarily in the same class as the PZ 1000, that may have even fewer injuries per accident, making the PZ 1000's safety claim less significant.
Option (B) mentions that many more PZ 1000s have been sold compared to any other kind of car in its class. While this statement provides information about sales, it doesn't directly weaken the argument regarding the car's safety.
Option (C) states that cars in the same class as the PZ 1000 are more likely to be involved in accidents than other types of cars. This weakens the argument because it suggests that the class to which the PZ 1000 belongs inherently has a higher likelihood of accidents, regardless of the specific car model's safety record.
Option (D) mentions that there is a significant difference between the number of injuries per accident for the PZ 1000 and other cars in its class. This statement doesn't weaken the argument significantly, as it doesn't provide any specific information about the relative safety of the PZ 1000 compared to other cars in its class.
Option (E) states that the Highway Traffic Safety Institute issues reports only once a year. While this information may be relevant to the frequency of safety reports, it doesn't directly weaken the argument about the safety of the PZ 1000.
In conclusion, option (C) is the statement that most seriously weakens the argument because it suggests that cars in the same class as the PZ 1000 have a higher likelihood of accidents, undermining the claim that the PZ 1000 is one of the safest cars available today.
Option (A) states that the Highway Traffic Safety Institute report listed many cars in other classes that had more injuries per accident than the PZ 1000. This weakens the argument because it suggests that there are other cars, not necessarily in the same class as the PZ 1000, that may have even fewer injuries per accident, making the PZ 1000's safety claim less significant.
Option (B) mentions that many more PZ 1000s have been sold compared to any other kind of car in its class. While this statement provides information about sales, it doesn't directly weaken the argument regarding the car's safety.
Option (C) states that cars in the same class as the PZ 1000 are more likely to be involved in accidents than other types of cars. This weakens the argument because it suggests that the class to which the PZ 1000 belongs inherently has a higher likelihood of accidents, regardless of the specific car model's safety record.
Option (D) mentions that there is a significant difference between the number of injuries per accident for the PZ 1000 and other cars in its class. This statement doesn't weaken the argument significantly, as it doesn't provide any specific information about the relative safety of the PZ 1000 compared to other cars in its class.
Option (E) states that the Highway Traffic Safety Institute issues reports only once a year. While this information may be relevant to the frequency of safety reports, it doesn't directly weaken the argument about the safety of the PZ 1000.
In conclusion, option (C) is the statement that most seriously weakens the argument because it suggests that cars in the same class as the PZ 1000 have a higher likelihood of accidents, undermining the claim that the PZ 1000 is one of the safest cars available today.
22 Jul 2023, 14:45
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conclusion : PZ is one of the safest cars
Premise : PZ 1000 has the fewest injuries per accident of any car in its class.
if there are more accidents then, ratio will decrease
straightaway pick option C
Premise : PZ 1000 has the fewest injuries per accident of any car in its class.
if there are more accidents then, ratio will decrease
straightaway pick option C
