Multiple choice

Directions: Analyse the statements given and choose an appropriate answer for the question that follows:

Studies show that more and more people are becoming interested in long distance education. A recent survey indicated that students prefer the flexibility long distance education offers. Two local schools that have introduced distance education are making more profits than before. Slade High too should follow their example to increase profits.

Which of the following is a necessary assumption that the argument is making?

  1. Distance education is an urgent need of the students.

  2. Slade High enjoys the same type of infrastructural set up as the other schools.

  3. The higher profits observed are a direct result of the distance learning program.

  4. Slade High offers a range of subjects wider than that of the other local schools.

  5. Like other local schools, Slade High also presently caters largely to students from the immediate neighbourhood.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The conclusion is that Slade High School will increase profits by introducing distance learning programs. The obvious assumption is that it is the distance learning program that is responsible for the profits. This assumption is stated in option (3). If the other schools are enjoying higher profits due to reasons other than distance learning, Slade High should replicate those other programs rather than distance learning programs.

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