Almond milk contains 40% fewer calories than does regular cow's milk. Therefore, a glass of almond milk is a better choice than a glass of regular cow's milk. The argument above relies on which of the following assumptions?

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Almond milk is more nutritious than regular cow's milk.

Regular cow's milk is more flavorful than almond milk.

The fewer calories a beverage has, the better it is for health.

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Almond milk is preferred by people who are lactose intolerant.

Regular cow's milk contains more vitamins than almond milk.

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The argument states that almond milk is a better choice because it has fewer calories than regular cow's milk. This relies on the assumption that having fewer calories equates to…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.

Common trap

Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.