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 rbolin
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-  Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:05 pm #7326
In an assumption question the stimulus can contain a conditional statement. Can the correct ANSWER choice ever be a conditional statement?
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 Dave Killoran
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-  Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:50 pm #7327
Yes, it can. Here's a classic example, using abstract conditional relationships:

Stimulus:
  • Premise: A :arrow: B

    Conclusion: A :arrow: C
Correct answer in an Assumption question:
  • B :arrow: C

In hindsight, the full argument looked like:
  • Premise: A :arrow: B

    Assumption: B :arrow: C


    Conclusion: A :arrow: C

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!
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