Statement: "Smoking causes cancer. Therefore, smoking should be banned." Which of the following strengthens the argument?
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Statement: "Smoking causes cancer. Therefore, smoking should be banned."
Which of the following strengthens the argument?
Which of the following strengthens the argument?
- Many people enjoy smoking
- Smoking is legal in many countries
- Banning smoking reduces cancer cases
- Smoking helps in stress relief
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Banning smoking reduces cancer cases
The argument concludes that a ban is justified because smoking causes cancer. Evidence that a ban actually reduces cancer cases directly supports that conclusion. Legality elsewhere is irrelevant, and people enjoying smoking or smoking relieving stress would weaken it.
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