Parallel ReasoningDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Two cars got the same gas mileage even though one was driven poorly and the other was driven well, so the poorly driven one must actually be the better car.
Conclusion: Car X is inherently more fuel-efficient than Car Y.
Reasoning: Despite being driven in a way that wastes fuel, Car X achieved the same mileage as Car Y, which was driven efficiently.
Analysis: The logic here follows a 'handicap' structure: two subjects achieved the same result, but one did so while facing a significant disadvantage. Therefore, the one that faced the disadvantage must be superior in quality. To parallel this, look for a comparison where an equal outcome is reached despite unequal conditions. The correct answer will likely feature two things that end up tied, leading to the conclusion that the one that had the harder path is actually the 'best' one.
Conclusion: Car X is inherently more fuel-efficient than Car Y.
Reasoning: Despite being driven in a way that wastes fuel, Car X achieved the same mileage as Car Y, which was driven efficiently.
Analysis: The logic here follows a 'handicap' structure: two subjects achieved the same result, but one did so while facing a significant disadvantage. Therefore, the one that faced the disadvantage must be superior in quality. To parallel this, look for a comparison where an equal outcome is reached despite unequal conditions. The correct answer will likely feature two things that end up tied, leading to the conclusion that the one that had the harder path is actually the 'best' one.
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Unlock Full Passage10.Which one of the following arguments is most similar in its reasoning to the argument above?
Correct Answer
B
B matches the structure: same overall result (same weight gain) despite a disadvantage for one side (eating more, which would normally produce more weight gain), so we infer an underlying difference (our hamster must have burned more calories). This mirrors equal performance despite handicap -> superior inherent trait.
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