Principle JustifyDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A taxi driver decided to turn off the AC while going up a hill to save gas, even though his passengers were hot and the car was strong enough to keep the AC running.
Conclusion: The taxi driver's decision to turn off the air conditioner to save fuel was the correct one.
Reasoning: While the car was powerful enough to maintain speed with the air conditioner on, doing so would have significantly reduced the vehicle's fuel economy.
Analysis: The driver is making a value judgment that fuel efficiency is more important than passenger comfort or the full use of the engine's capabilities. To justify this, we need a principle that explicitly prioritizes resource conservation or efficiency over the immediate desires of others. Look for a rule that says something like 'one should always choose the most fuel-efficient path' or 'efficiency outweighs minor passenger discomfort.' It’s a classic case of 'the needs of the gas tank outweigh the needs of the sweaty passengers.'
Conclusion: The taxi driver's decision to turn off the air conditioner to save fuel was the correct one.
Reasoning: While the car was powerful enough to maintain speed with the air conditioner on, doing so would have significantly reduced the vehicle's fuel economy.
Analysis: The driver is making a value judgment that fuel efficiency is more important than passenger comfort or the full use of the engine's capabilities. To justify this, we need a principle that explicitly prioritizes resource conservation or efficiency over the immediate desires of others. Look for a rule that says something like 'one should always choose the most fuel-efficient path' or 'efficiency outweighs minor passenger discomfort.' It’s a classic case of 'the needs of the gas tank outweigh the needs of the sweaty passengers.'
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Unlock Full Passage3.Which one of the following principles, if valid, most supports the taxi driver's reasoning?
Correct Answer
B
It states exactly the needed rule: a driver should run the A/C only if doing so does not cause fuel economy to fall below normal. Since running it would reduce fuel economy considerably, the rule implies turning it off was the right decision.
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