Necessary AssumptionDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Even if a study says one type of washer is better 'overall,' the other type is actually better for people in wheelchairs because it's easier to use.
Conclusion: Front-loading washing machines are better than top-loading ones for a specific group of consumers.
Reasoning: Front-loaders offer better accessibility and convenience for people in wheelchairs, who may struggle with the design of top-loaders.
Analysis: The author is challenging the 'overall' ranking by prioritizing a specific feature (convenience/accessibility) over whatever criteria the study used. For this argument to work, the author must assume that 'superiority' for a consumer can be determined by specific needs like convenience, rather than just the 'overall' metrics of the study. If convenience didn't matter at all in determining which machine is 'superior,' the conclusion would fall apart. We are looking for a link that validates 'convenience' as a legitimate basis for 'superiority.'
Conclusion: Front-loading washing machines are better than top-loading ones for a specific group of consumers.
Reasoning: Front-loaders offer better accessibility and convenience for people in wheelchairs, who may struggle with the design of top-loaders.
Analysis: The author is challenging the 'overall' ranking by prioritizing a specific feature (convenience/accessibility) over whatever criteria the study used. For this argument to work, the author must assume that 'superiority' for a consumer can be determined by specific needs like convenience, rather than just the 'overall' metrics of the study. If convenience didn't matter at all in determining which machine is 'superior,' the conclusion would fall apart. We are looking for a link that validates 'convenience' as a legitimate basis for 'superiority.'
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Unlock Full Passage13.Which one of the following is an assumption upon which the consumer advocate's argument depends?
Correct Answer
A
A ties the convenience advantage to overall superiority for at least some consumers. Negation test: if, for those consumers, convenience does not outweigh top-loader advantages, then it wouldn’t follow that front-loaders are superior for them. So A is required for the argument.
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