Multiple choice

'The Vertical Velocity' is considered as one of the scariest rides in the world. In the last 30 years, there have been a few mishaps involving this ride, which resulted in a total of 6 deaths. People have been protesting for years that the ride should be shut down, but authorities seem to have ignored these protests and have decided to keep the ride open. In fact, they have reduced the admission tickets for the scary rides such as 'The vertical velocity'.

What if true, would explain the disinclination of the authorities to close down 'The Vertical Velocity'?

  1. The scare is more psychological than physical.

  2. As many as 60 thousand people have taken 'The Vertical Velocity' over the past 30 years.

  3. Similar other rides have witnessed higher fatality rates.

  4. Some of the deaths were due to cardiac arrest.

  5. The advisory boldly displayed at the site specifically forbids people with weak hearts to take the ride.
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Explanation

The argument does not mention the nature of mishaps and deaths. We don’t know whether the rides were directly and only because of the ride. Scary rides have thrill value. While some weak-hearted people are scared to take the ride, others look for such thrill. Those who are scarred need not take the ride, especially when the company specifically has put a notice.

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