A town must comply with state regulations to construct a new recycling facility. If this facility is built within the town limits, it will inconvenience many more residents than if it is built on undeveloped land outside the town. However, despite the availability of the undeveloped land, the facility should be constructed within the town limits due to the greater economic advantages it would bring to the town in terms of job creation. Which one of the following, if true, most undermines the argument above?

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The undeveloped land outside of the town is owned by a private entity, while there is a suitable site within the town that is publicly owned.

Most of the jobs generated by the facility's construction will be filled by people living in the town, regardless of where the facility is located.

A recycling facility like the one proposed will not contribute any taxes to the town government, no matter where it is situated.

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Most residents of the town will accept temporary inconveniences in their daily routines if it leads to improved recycling services in the future.

The taxes paid by employees are influenced by both their place of employment and their residence.

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The argument states that the recycling facility should be built within the town limits due to the economic benefits from job creation. However, if the facility does not contribute any taxes to the town government regardless…

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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.