Multiple choice

A new type of air conditioner claims to have bacteria-killing properties. According to the research and development cell, it kills the microbes present in the air and makes it safer and healthier to breathe. Although these air conditioners cost twice the price of regular types, it is a wise investment to buy the new type and save your family from disease causing bacteria.

Which of the following would weaken the given argument?

  1. The bacteria present in the air get killed at low temperatures.

  2. Like the regular type AC’s, the new type also have several issues with CFC emissions.

  3. Bacteria present in the air are not known to have caused any disease or health related issues.

  4. Only old age people are prone to diseases associated with air infected by bacteria.

  5. The power consumption of new type AC’s is way too higher than the regular ones.
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Explanation

1: Correct. The bacteria get killed, not because of the particular type of AC’s, but because of low temperature; so regular AC’s should be good enough.

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