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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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A town is considering building a new community center. If the center is built in the town square, it will inconvenience many more residents than if it is built on a plot of land outside the town. However, despite the availability of the land outside, the center should be built in the town square because it will provide greater economic benefits to the town through increased local business activity. Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?
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Correct answer marked belowA community center built outside of town would attract more visitors from neighboring areas, boosting local businesses even more.
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B
Most of the businesses in the town square are owned by residents who would benefit from the increased foot traffic.
C
The construction of the community center will not generate any additional tax revenue for the town, regardless of its location.
D
Residents are willing to accept some inconvenience if it means they will have access to more recreational activities.
E
The majority of the jobs created during the construction will be filled by workers from outside the town.
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The argument states that building the community center in the town square will provide greater economic benefits through increased local business activity. However, if a community center built outside of town would attract more visitors from neighboring areas,…
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AdityaMar 20, 2025
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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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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR