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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
A group of dedicated home chefs has evaluated the new Gourmet Chef knife set. They found that with these knives, they could achieve precision cuts that were previously only possible with their older, less sharp knives, despite the older knives being heavier and having a larger blade length. Based on these home chefs' experiences, any serious home cook should consider purchasing the Gourmet Chef knife set for their culinary needs. Which one of the following most seriously undermines this argument?
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Certain types of knives require specific maintenance to perform optimally, which can be challenging.
Cutting precision is just one of many factors that should influence the choice of kitchen knives.
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C
Many serious home cooks are not looking to buy new knives at this time.
D
The evaluations by the home chefs were conducted over several different cooking sessions.
E
The materials used in the Gourmet Chef knives are different from those in other knife sets.
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A group of dedicated home chefs has evaluated the new Gourmet Chef knife set. They found that with these knives, they could achieve precision cuts that were previously only possible with their older, less sharp knives, despite the older knives being heavier and having a larger blade length. Based on these home chefs'…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can explain an apparent contradiction in a way that makes both facts true.
Common trap
Picking an option that explains one side of the paradox while making the other side false.
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Difficulty
655-705
Type
CR