Multiple choice

Since Neil is a fast sprinter he will never be a successful high stamina marathon runner. Which of the following is a necessary assumption of the above statement?

I. Only marathon runners have high stamina. II. Fast sprinters do not have high stamina. III. High stamina is a necessary pre–requisite for a successful marathon runner.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. III only

  4. I & II

  5. II & III
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E Correct answer
Explanation

By stating that Neil will never be a successful marathoner because he’s a fast sprinter, the argument assumes that:

  1. Sprinters do not have stamina, and
  2. Stamina is a pre-requisite for successful marathoners.

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