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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
Cats are generally more agile than dogs. However, since squirrels are more agile than rabbits, it can be concluded that cats are more agile than rabbits. If any of the following statements were added as premises, which one would not make the conclusion logically valid?
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Correct answer marked belowSquirrels are more agile than cats.
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B
Cats and squirrels have the same level of agility.
C
Dogs and squirrels have the same level of agility.
D
Dogs are more agile than rabbits.
E
Dogs are more agile than squirrels.
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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