Biologist: The frequency of shark encounters with surfers at Coral Reef Beach has risen in recent years. Relocating at least 60% of the shark population in Coral Reef Beach would help reduce the frequency of shark encounters with surfers. The biologist's claim relies on which of the following assumptions?
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Great question!
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Is it just me or does (E) feel tempting? Like yeah cost matters in real life but the argument isn't about whether it's affordable.
B was the only one that connects the relocation to fewer encounters.
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.