The local government is concerned about the declining tax revenues from the property tax due to the recent trend of families moving to rural areas. Many of these families are investing in large plots of land and building expensive homes, which allows them to claim significant deductions on their property taxes. This situation is leading to a decrease in the funds available for public services. To address this issue, the government is considering implementing stricter regulations on property development.

Which of the following, if true, most weakens the reasoning on which the argument depends?

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A) The increase in property development in rural areas has led to a rise in local employment opportunities.

B) Families moving to rural areas are also contributing to local businesses, increasing overall economic activity.

C) The tax revenues lost from families moving to rural areas will be offset by increased revenues from urban property developments.

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D) Many families prefer the lifestyle and space offered by rural living, regardless of tax implications.

E) Stricter regulations on property development could discourage new families from moving to rural areas.

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The argument states that the local government is losing tax revenue due to families moving to rural areas and building expensive homes that allow for tax deductions. To weaken this argument, we need to show that the loss of tax revenue is not as significant as suggested. Option C states that the tax revenues…

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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.