Flawed ReasoningDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A new type of fridge uses a special membrane to keep food fresh without needing as much electricity, so the inventor claims these fridges will save people money over time.
Conclusion: Oxygen-removing refrigerators will eventually be significantly less expensive than the models we use today.
Reasoning: These new fridges save money on energy because they don't need to stay as cold to keep food from spoiling.
Analysis: The argument focuses entirely on the operating costs (energy) while ignoring the upfront costs or maintenance costs of the new technology. It is a classic case of looking at one side of the ledger while ignoring the other. To find the flaw, we should look for an answer that points out the failure to consider other expenses, such as the initial price of the membrane or the cost of the fridge itself. Just because you save on your electric bill doesn't mean the total cost of ownership is lower if the machine costs ten times as much to buy.
Conclusion: Oxygen-removing refrigerators will eventually be significantly less expensive than the models we use today.
Reasoning: These new fridges save money on energy because they don't need to stay as cold to keep food from spoiling.
Analysis: The argument focuses entirely on the operating costs (energy) while ignoring the upfront costs or maintenance costs of the new technology. It is a classic case of looking at one side of the ledger while ignoring the other. To find the flaw, we should look for an answer that points out the failure to consider other expenses, such as the initial price of the membrane or the cost of the fridge itself. Just because you save on your electric bill doesn't mean the total cost of ownership is lower if the machine costs ten times as much to buy.
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Unlock Full Passage5.The reasoning in the argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it does not
Correct Answer
A
A identifies a key missing cost category (building/refitting with the new technology). Since the conclusion is about overall long-run expense, ignoring substantial upfront/retrofit costs is a serious gap.
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