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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
Mayor: Visitors avoid our town due to its image of high crime rates. This image is unfounded. Our town is undoubtedly safe, as we have more law enforcement officers per capita than any other medium-sized town. The mayor's assertion of safety relies on which of the following assumptions?
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Visitors seldom choose to go to towns that are known for high crime rates.
B
The town also has a robust emergency response team, including skilled firefighters and paramedics.
Towns with a significant number of law enforcement officers always have low crime rates.
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D
The local business association is initiating a marketing strategy to highlight the town's safety.
E
The law enforcement union and the chief of police both support hiring additional officers.
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The mayor's argument hinges on the assumption that a higher number of law enforcement officers per capita directly ensures safety by lowering crime rates. This connection is critical because the mayor uses the per capita officer count as proof of safety, implying that more officers inherently reduce crime.
Answer: C) Towns with a significant number of law enforcement officers always have low crime rates.…
Answer: C) Towns with a significant number of law enforcement officers always have low crime rates.…
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AmritMar 6, 2025
Can someone explain it other way?
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AnhApr 5, 2025
This is exactly what I needed to practice
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ChiamakaJan 10, 2024
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PalakJan 15, 2024
good question
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.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR