D is the correct answer
A. The first states an observation that the argument as a whole disputes; the second is a fact that goes in favor of the position that the argument as a whole seeks toestablish.
-> The argument does not try to dispute the first boldface portion. INCORRECT
B. The first is an observation that disfavors the main conclusion of the argument; the second provides support for the position that the argument seeks to establish.
->Tempting, but let's break down the passage to evaluate
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A. The first states an observation that the argument as a whole disputes; the second is a fact that goes in favor of the position that the argument as a whole seeks toestablish.
-> The argument does not try to dispute the first boldface portion. INCORRECT
B. The first is an observation that disfavors the main conclusion of the argument; the second provides support for the position that the argument seeks to establish.
->Tempting, but let's break down the passage to evaluate
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