Point at IssueDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Franklin thinks it's crazy that athletes make way more than Nobel Prize winners since both work hard, but Tomeka points out that athletes bring in huge money for their bosses.
Reasoning: Franklin argues pay should be based on talent and effort, while Tomeka argues pay is determined by the revenue an individual generates for their employer.
Analysis: Franklin seems personally offended on behalf of the Nobel committee, arguing that the pay gap is 'inconsistent' based on merit. Tomeka doesn't dispute the merit but shifts the goalposts to revenue generation. To find the point of disagreement, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test: Franklin would say the pay is unjustified, while Tomeka would say it is justified by market value. Look for an answer that captures this clash over whether the pay difference is actually 'inconsistent' or fair.
Reasoning: Franklin argues pay should be based on talent and effort, while Tomeka argues pay is determined by the revenue an individual generates for their employer.
Analysis: Franklin seems personally offended on behalf of the Nobel committee, arguing that the pay gap is 'inconsistent' based on merit. Tomeka doesn't dispute the merit but shifts the goalposts to revenue generation. To find the point of disagreement, apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test: Franklin would say the pay is unjustified, while Tomeka would say it is justified by market value. Look for an answer that captures this clash over whether the pay difference is actually 'inconsistent' or fair.
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Unlock Full Passage16.Franklin's and Tomeka's statements provide the most support for holding that they disagree about the truth of which one of the following?
Correct Answer
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Correct. Franklin implies there’s no rational basis for a 10x salary gap (it’s “inconsistent” given similar talents and effort). Tomeka asserts a rational basis: sports celebrities generate enormous revenue for employers. They disagree on whether a rational basis exists.
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