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#23659
Complete Question Explanation
Flaw in the Reasoning-SN. The correct answer choice is (B)
In this stimulus a classic flaw in conditional reasoning is presented. Diagramming this stimulus makes it very easy to see the error. If the association wants a mayor who attracts more business, it should support Cooper: If MB→C. Since the Association is supporting Cooper, it must want to attract business: C→MB. A classic Mistaken Reversal. Remember, a Flaw question is a type of Must Be True question, so the answer choice must be present in the stimulus.
Answer Choice (A): This answer choice is incorrect because the reasons for attracting more businesses have no importance or influence for this argument.
Answer Choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Because the argument contains a mistaken reversal, it does not prove its conclusion, that the Association has the goal of more businesses. This answer choice demonstrates that flaw; there could be other reasons for their support based on this faulty reasoning.
Answer Choice (C): This answer choice is incorrect because it brings up an idea not present in the stimulus. Any Flaw answer must be true based only on the stimulus and this stimulus contains nothing about "other groups."
Answer Choice (D): This answer choice is incorrect because it also introduces an idea not present in the stimulus. The "best interest" of the members of the Homeowners' Association is outside the scope of this argument.
Answer Choice (E): This answer choice is incorrect because it also introduces a element outside the scope of the argument: Cooper's skills. Whether or not he has these skills is not a part of the argument, and, therefore, cannot be a flaw in the reasoning.
Flaw in the Reasoning-SN. The correct answer choice is (B)
In this stimulus a classic flaw in conditional reasoning is presented. Diagramming this stimulus makes it very easy to see the error. If the association wants a mayor who attracts more business, it should support Cooper: If MB→C. Since the Association is supporting Cooper, it must want to attract business: C→MB. A classic Mistaken Reversal. Remember, a Flaw question is a type of Must Be True question, so the answer choice must be present in the stimulus.
Answer Choice (A): This answer choice is incorrect because the reasons for attracting more businesses have no importance or influence for this argument.
Answer Choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Because the argument contains a mistaken reversal, it does not prove its conclusion, that the Association has the goal of more businesses. This answer choice demonstrates that flaw; there could be other reasons for their support based on this faulty reasoning.
Answer Choice (C): This answer choice is incorrect because it brings up an idea not present in the stimulus. Any Flaw answer must be true based only on the stimulus and this stimulus contains nothing about "other groups."
Answer Choice (D): This answer choice is incorrect because it also introduces an idea not present in the stimulus. The "best interest" of the members of the Homeowners' Association is outside the scope of this argument.
Answer Choice (E): This answer choice is incorrect because it also introduces a element outside the scope of the argument: Cooper's skills. Whether or not he has these skills is not a part of the argument, and, therefore, cannot be a flaw in the reasoning.
Support Cooper