Multiple choice

Roger is very poor in Mathematics. This year he has failed 3 tests.

Which of the following is true?

  1. The statement is fallacious because its database is narrow.

  2. The conclusion and the premise state the same fact.

  3. The conclusion is based on a suppressed premise.

  4. The argument employs ambiguity in the meaning of the terms.

  5. The argument is based on an invalid premise.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The implied assumption is that a person who failed three tests is poor in Mathematics. This is not stated, but necessary for the conclusion to be true

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