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The editors of Business Today magazine conducted a poll of its readers regarding the proposed increase in the rate of income tax paid on profits from the sale of stocks. More than 60% of the readers opposed the proposed tax. The editors announced that the majority of Americans opposed any increase in the tax on profits from stock sales.
Which one of the following statements, if true, would most weaken the editor's conclusion?
A) Some readers of Business Today magazine are citizens of countries other than the United States.
B) Decisions concerning the income tax laws are made by the Congress rather than directly by the people.
C) Most of those who earn profits from stock sales are wealthy and can afford to pay higher taxes.
D) The viewpoints of the vast majority of the readers of Business Today magazine differ from the views of most Americans.
E) Not all readers of Business Today magazine responded to the editors' poll.
Which one of the following statements, if true, would most weaken the editor's conclusion?
A) Some readers of Business Today magazine are citizens of countries other than the United States.
B) Decisions concerning the income tax laws are made by the Congress rather than directly by the people.
C) Most of those who earn profits from stock sales are wealthy and can afford to pay higher taxes.
D) The viewpoints of the vast majority of the readers of Business Today magazine differ from the views of most Americans.
E) Not all readers of Business Today magazine responded to the editors' poll.
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A) Some readers of Business Today magazine are citizens of countries other than the United States. -- Irrelevant
B) Decisions concerning the income tax laws are made by the Congress rather than directly by the people. - Irrelevant
C) Most of those who earn profits from stock sales are wealthy and can afford to pay higher taxes. - Irrelevant
D) The viewpoints of the vast majority of the readers of Business Today magazine differ from the views of most Americans. - Correct
E) Not all readers of Business Today magazine responded to the editors' poll. - Irrelevant
B) Decisions concerning the income tax laws are made by the Congress rather than directly by the people. - Irrelevant
C) Most of those who earn profits from stock sales are wealthy and can afford to pay higher taxes. - Irrelevant
D) The viewpoints of the vast majority of the readers of Business Today magazine differ from the views of most Americans. - Correct
E) Not all readers of Business Today magazine responded to the editors' poll. - Irrelevant
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The editors of Business Today magazine conducted a poll of its readers regarding the proposed increase in the rate of income tax paid on profits from the sale of stocks. More than 60% of the readers opposed the proposed tax. The editors announced that the majority of Americans opposed any increase in the tax on profits from stock sales.
Which one of the following statements, if true, would most weaken the editor's conclusion?
A) Some readers of Business Today magazine are citizens of countries other than the United States. Incorrect
but not majority of readers
B) Decisions concerning the income tax laws are made by the Congress rather than directly by the people. Incorrect
new info, cant weakens argument
C) Most of those who earn profits from stock sales are wealthy and can afford to pay higher taxes. Incorrect
new info, cant weakens conclusion
D) The viewpoints of the vast majority of the readers of Business Today magazine differ from the views of most Americans. Correct
so, this poll cant represent most Americans
E) Not all readers of Business Today magazine responded to the editors' poll. Incorrect
cant weakens, if those people who voted and opposed new tax can represent most Americans than it support conclusion
Which one of the following statements, if true, would most weaken the editor's conclusion?
A) Some readers of Business Today magazine are citizens of countries other than the United States. Incorrect
but not majority of readers
B) Decisions concerning the income tax laws are made by the Congress rather than directly by the people. Incorrect
new info, cant weakens argument
C) Most of those who earn profits from stock sales are wealthy and can afford to pay higher taxes. Incorrect
new info, cant weakens conclusion
D) The viewpoints of the vast majority of the readers of Business Today magazine differ from the views of most Americans. Correct
so, this poll cant represent most Americans
E) Not all readers of Business Today magazine responded to the editors' poll. Incorrect
cant weakens, if those people who voted and opposed new tax can represent most Americans than it support conclusion
