- Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:56 pm
#5701
Is the reason the answer is (D) because the argument assumes that the temperature on the thermometer is the same for both plants, but (D) undermines that assumption, by telling us that it likely isn't the same for both plants? So that's what's being undermined - that in reality, you can't assume that the temperature is the same for both of them?
But, wouldn't the temp have to be 1 degree for the for the curling one and less than zero for the blossom one for (D) to work? So I guess it undermines the argument, because the thermometer may be measuring the one that should be less than zero, which should be less than zero, so it would be inaccurate. We don't know if it's measuring the one that should be 1, so it's possible that it's more than 1 degree off. Is that an accurate understanding of this question?
Thanks!
But, wouldn't the temp have to be 1 degree for the for the curling one and less than zero for the blossom one for (D) to work? So I guess it undermines the argument, because the thermometer may be measuring the one that should be less than zero, which should be less than zero, so it would be inaccurate. We don't know if it's measuring the one that should be 1, so it's possible that it's more than 1 degree off. Is that an accurate understanding of this question?
Thanks!