A town is considering building a new community center. If the center is built in the town square, it will cause more traffic congestion than if it is built on a plot of land on the outskirts. However, despite the availability of the land on the outskirts, the town council believes the center should be built in the town square due to the potential for increased community engagement and local business support. Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the argument above?

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The land on the outskirts is owned by a local business that plans to develop it into a shopping mall.

Most of the community members prefer to engage in activities that are closer to their homes, regardless of the center's location.

Building the community center in the town square will not generate any additional revenue for the town.

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Many residents are willing to accept increased traffic if it means having a community center nearby.

The local businesses are already thriving and do not need additional support from a community center.

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The argument states that building the community center in the town square will provide increased community engagement and support for local businesses. However, if building the center in the town square does not generate any additional revenue for…

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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.