Souvik, this is a great question. To attack assumption questions, one must first identify the premise and the conclusion of the argument.
Premise
1) "The new soft drink, Mango Paradise, contains at least 2.5% of Ephedra."
2) Ephedra stimulates the activity of the nervous system but may also result in serious cardiac problems"
Conclusion
"Therefore, this drink is harmful to consumer health
and
Should be banned from distribution in our state."
The conclusion begs the
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Premise
1) "The new soft drink, Mango Paradise, contains at least 2.5% of Ephedra."
2) Ephedra stimulates the activity of the nervous system but may also result in serious cardiac problems"
Conclusion
"Therefore, this drink is harmful to consumer health
and
Should be banned from distribution in our state."
The conclusion begs the
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