A bakery announced that it would stop using certain artificial sweeteners in its products because these sweeteners have been linked to digestive issues and allergic reactions.

Which of the following, if true, would make the bakery's announcement irrelevant?

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A) Some baked goods cannot be made without the use of artificial sweeteners.

B) Many customers prefer to avoid products with artificial ingredients.

C) Digestive issues can arise from a variety of dietary choices.

D) The use of artificial sweeteners has been approved by health authorities.

E) No significant health problems have been directly linked to the consumption of these sweeteners.

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To determine which statement would render the bakery's announcement irrelevant, we need to analyze the implications of each option. The bakery's concern is about the health risks associated with artificial sweeteners. If option E is true, it states that no…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.

A bakery announced that it would stop using certain artificial sweeteners in its products because these sweeteners have been linked to digestive issues and allergic reactions. Which of the following, if true, would make the bakery's announcement irrelevant?