Jp27 wrote:
plumber250 wrote:
Hi,
I agree with Nelz.
'C' provides a DIFFERENT reason for not banning Cannabis. So whilst it would provide support to an overall movement to not ban Cannabis, it says nothing about the actual argument being made in the question that both Alcohol and Cannabis have the same effects so should be treated the same.
A tricky one...
James
Hello James,
One doubt, Isnt A a restatement of a premise? the 3 line in the argument says " But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands" so we already know OH indirectly causes crimes, then how can Option A strengthen the Argument?
Cheers
Hi Jp27,
Here's the difference:
The passage merely SUGGESTS that alcohol CAN lead to abuse:
"But even alcohol
can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands"
Answer choice (A) actually tells you to consider the possibility that that statement is ACTUALLY true.So the difference is the passage only suggested that it COULD be true. Whereas (A) suggested that it ACTUALLY IS true.
Remember the question: "Which of the following, if true, would provide the most support for the argument above?"
Clearly, we don't know that (A) is true based on the passage. But we are asked to consider - WHAT IF (A) were ACTUALLY true.
If we knew for a fact that alcohol has been known to cause violence and crime - then this supporting point is
no longer just a guess. There is actual backing to this statement. That's one way to SUPPORT the argument above.
Hope that helps.
Here's the
original question along with a video explanation:
https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... stion/1314