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10 Jul 2024, 08:54
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Since new environmental regulations were enacted last year, factories emitting pollutants above a certain level must install advanced filtration systems. Therefore, any factory that has not installed such a system since last year must be emitting pollutants below the required level.
The reasoning above exhibits a flaw similar to one in which of the following?
A. Any animal classified as a reptile must be cold-blooded, so if an animal is not cold-blooded, it cannot be classified as a reptile.
is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
B. All licensed drivers must pass a driving test, and since Jorge has passed a driving test, he must be a licensed driver.
same as option A i.e. is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
C. A person who is an elected official must reside in the district they represent, so anyone who does not reside in a particular district cannot be an elected official there.
same as option A i.e. is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
D. Every person entering the country must go through customs; therefore, the increase in the number of customs agents will necessarily lead to a decrease in the number of people entering the country.
argument says that increasing the number of agents will lead to decrease in number of people entering the country , what if people only stop visiting the country .. this is flawed reasoning
E. All professional athletes must undergo regular drug testing; hence, if someone has not undergone drug testing, they must not be a professional athlete.
same as option A i.e. is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
OPTION D is correct
The reasoning above exhibits a flaw similar to one in which of the following?
A. Any animal classified as a reptile must be cold-blooded, so if an animal is not cold-blooded, it cannot be classified as a reptile.
is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
B. All licensed drivers must pass a driving test, and since Jorge has passed a driving test, he must be a licensed driver.
same as option A i.e. is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
C. A person who is an elected official must reside in the district they represent, so anyone who does not reside in a particular district cannot be an elected official there.
same as option A i.e. is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
D. Every person entering the country must go through customs; therefore, the increase in the number of customs agents will necessarily lead to a decrease in the number of people entering the country.
argument says that increasing the number of agents will lead to decrease in number of people entering the country , what if people only stop visiting the country .. this is flawed reasoning
E. All professional athletes must undergo regular drug testing; hence, if someone has not undergone drug testing, they must not be a professional athlete.
same as option A i.e. is a similar reasoning , but not a flaw in argument
OPTION D is correct
10 Jul 2024, 09:06
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A, C and E are similar in reasoning. The only difference is the use of the word MUST. This word makes the answer choice E correct.
Since new environmental regulations were enacted last year, factories emitting pollutants above a certain level must install advanced filtration systems. Therefore, any factory that has not installed such a system since last year must be emitting pollutants below the required level.
E. All professional athletes must undergo regular drug testing; hence, if someone has not undergone drug testing, they must not be a professional athlete.
Just one word that makes all the difference.
Ans E
Since new environmental regulations were enacted last year, factories emitting pollutants above a certain level must install advanced filtration systems. Therefore, any factory that has not installed such a system since last year must be emitting pollutants below the required level.
E. All professional athletes must undergo regular drug testing; hence, if someone has not undergone drug testing, they must not be a professional athlete.
Just one word that makes all the difference.
Ans E
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The problem statement is flawed because a factory which was not causing pollution last year, and hence didn't install advance filteration system, could have increased their pollution level recently, and they are yet to install the recomended filteration systems. Also, reasoning also assumes that all factories are necessarily complying with the recomended norms.
A. Any animal classified as a reptile must be cold-blooded, so if an animal is not cold-blooded, it cannot be classified as a reptile.
It is not flawed at all.
B. All licensed drivers must pass a driving test, and since Jorge has passed a driving test, he must be a licensed driver.
It is not flawed at all.
C. A person who is an elected official must reside in the district they represent, so anyone who does not reside in a particular district cannot be an elected official there.
It is not flawed at all.
D. Every person entering the country must go through customs; therefore, the increase in the number of customs agents will necessarily lead to a decrease in the number of people entering the country.
It is a flawed reasoning, but not in a way similar to the question statement.
E. All professional athletes must undergo regular drug testing; hence, if someone has not undergone drug testing, they must not be a professional athlete. (CORRECT ANSWER)
It is flawed in a similar manner to the reasoning given in the question statements. A nre professional athlete could be yet to take the drug test, also, we cannot assume all professional athletes are complying with the mandatory drug tests.
A. Any animal classified as a reptile must be cold-blooded, so if an animal is not cold-blooded, it cannot be classified as a reptile.
It is not flawed at all.
B. All licensed drivers must pass a driving test, and since Jorge has passed a driving test, he must be a licensed driver.
It is not flawed at all.
C. A person who is an elected official must reside in the district they represent, so anyone who does not reside in a particular district cannot be an elected official there.
It is not flawed at all.
D. Every person entering the country must go through customs; therefore, the increase in the number of customs agents will necessarily lead to a decrease in the number of people entering the country.
It is a flawed reasoning, but not in a way similar to the question statement.
E. All professional athletes must undergo regular drug testing; hence, if someone has not undergone drug testing, they must not be a professional athlete. (CORRECT ANSWER)
It is flawed in a similar manner to the reasoning given in the question statements. A nre professional athlete could be yet to take the drug test, also, we cannot assume all professional athletes are complying with the mandatory drug tests.
