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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A grocery store announced that it would discontinue certain snack items that were made using artificial flavoring, as artificial flavoring has been linked to various health issues.
Which of the following, if true, would make the grocery store's announcement irrelevant? A) The use of artificial flavoring in food has been flagged as a potential risk by health authorities. B) Some snacks cannot be made without the use of artificial flavoring. C) Health issues can arise from many different food additives. D) Customers prefer to shop at stores that prioritize health concerns. E) There is no evidence that consuming artificial flavoring leads to any health problems.
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Some snacks cannot be made without the use of artificial flavoring.
There is no evidence that consuming artificial flavoring leads to any health problems.
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C
Health issues can arise from many different food additives.
D
Customers prefer to shop at stores that prioritize health concerns.
E
The use of artificial flavoring in food has been flagged as a potential risk by health authorities.
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To determine which statement makes the grocery store's announcement irrelevant, we need to analyze the implications of each option. The grocery store is discontinuing products due to health concerns associated with artificial flavoring. If option B is true, it indicates that some snacks cannot be made without artificial flavoring, suggesting that the store may have to eliminate a significant portion of its…
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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.
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555-605
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CR