OFFICIALEXPLANATION
Low-fat milk contains 50% fewer calories than does whole milk. Thus, a glass of low-fat milk is healthier than a glass of whole milk.
The above argument relies on which of the followingassumptions?
A. Skim milk contains fewer calories than does low-fat milk and is thushealthier.
Incorrect.
Skim milk is outside the scope of this argument, which only compares low-fat and whole milk. The assumption does not introduce any new factors (in this case, skim milk), but rather links existing factors.
In addition, this answer choice uses the word thus, which is a conclusion word. This means that the answer choice contains a conclusion. Since we're looking for an assumption and not for a conclusion, this answer choice can beeliminated.
B. Low-fat milk is tastier than wholemilk.
Taste is outside the scope of this argument. The assumption does not introduce any new factors (in this case, taste), but rather links existingfactors.
C. Whole milk is tastier than low-fat
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Statistics : Posted by Bunuel • on 28 Dec 2023, 01:30 • Replies 1 • Views 379
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