Sufficient AssumptionDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A natural herb works as well as a prescription pill, so the company claims this proves we don't need chemicals to fix joint pain.
Conclusion: Chemical agents are not required to successfully treat joint pain.
Reasoning: An herbal remedy was proven in clinical trials to be just as effective as a successful prescription drug for treating the same condition.
Analysis: The manufacturer is making a huge leap by assuming that the 'herbal remedy' does not contain any 'chemical agents.' For the test results to actually prove that chemicals are unnecessary, we must assume that the herbal remedy itself is free of such chemicals. If the herb's active ingredient is a chemical compound, the argument's logic fails entirely. Look for an answer that bridges this gap by explicitly stating the herbal remedy contains no chemical agents.
Conclusion: Chemical agents are not required to successfully treat joint pain.
Reasoning: An herbal remedy was proven in clinical trials to be just as effective as a successful prescription drug for treating the same condition.
Analysis: The manufacturer is making a huge leap by assuming that the 'herbal remedy' does not contain any 'chemical agents.' For the test results to actually prove that chemicals are unnecessary, we must assume that the herbal remedy itself is free of such chemicals. If the herb's active ingredient is a chemical compound, the argument's logic fails entirely. Look for an answer that bridges this gap by explicitly stating the herbal remedy contains no chemical agents.
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Unlock Full Passage7.The test results would provide the proof that the manufacturer claims they do if which one of the following is assumed?
Correct Answer
B
If the herbal remedy contains no chemical agents that are effective in treating painful joints, yet it is shown to be effective, then it works without chemical agents. That makes the test results prove chemical agents are unnecessary.
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