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CR · Critical Reasoning
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Blueberries contain more fiber than apples. However, since blackberries contain more fiber than oranges, it follows that blueberries contain more fiber than oranges. If introduced into the argument as an additional premise, any of the following would make the argument logically correct except: A. Blackberries contain more fiber than blueberries. B. Blueberries and blackberries contain the same amount of fiber. C. Apples and blackberries contain the same amount of fiber. D. Apples contain more fiber than oranges. E. Apples contain more fiber than blackberries.
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Correct answer marked belowB. Blueberries and blackberries contain the same amount of fiber.
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B
D. Apples contain more fiber than oranges.
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E. Apples contain more fiber than blackberries.
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C. Apples and blackberries contain the same amount of fiber.
E
A. Blackberries contain more fiber than blueberries.
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To determine which premise does not logically support the argument, we analyze the original statements: Blueberries > Apples and Blackberries > Oranges implies Blueberries > Oranges. The premise that would not support this conclusion is option B, which states that Blueberries and…
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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