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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
Recent studies indicate that the type of snowboards purchased by professional snowboarders significantly influences the choices of casual snowboarders. Consequently, all advancements made by manufacturers in snowboards are constrained by the regulations set forth by the international snowboarding federation, which governs competitive snowboarders. Any advancements deemed unfair by this federation are avoided.
Which of the following is an assumption made by the snowboard manufacturers?
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Correct answer marked belowProfessional snowboarders do not purchase snowboards that contravene the international snowboarding federation's regulations, even during recreational use.
Correct
B
Low-cost snowboards that require no advancements are extremely popular.
C
The international snowboarding federation encourages advancements in snowboard technology.
D
Snowboards are purchased by individuals of all skill levels.
E
Advancements in snowboards are primarily driven by marketing teams rather than manufacturers.
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The key assumption made by snowboard manufacturers is that professional snowboarders do not purchase snowboards that contravene the international snowboarding federation's regulations, even during recreational use. This assumption is crucial because it underlines the manufacturers' belief that competitive snowboarders will only…
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SaurabhJan 12, 2025
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AbrahamDec 2, 2024
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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.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR