PrepTest 28, Section 3, Question 7
Sam: In a recent survey, over 95 percent of people who purchased a Starlight automobile last year said they were highly satisfied with their purchase. Since people who have purchased a new car in the last year are not highly satisfied if that car has a manufacturing defect, Starlight automobiles are remarkably free from such defects.
Sam: In a recent survey, over 95 percent of people who purchased a Starlight automobile last year said they were highly satisfied with their purchase. Since people who have purchased a new car in the last year are not highly satisfied if that car has a manufacturing defect, Starlight automobiles are remarkably free from such defects.
Tiya: But some manufacturing defects in automobiles become apparent only after several years of use.
Sam: In a recent survey, over 95 percent of people who purchased a Starlight automobile last year said they were highly satisfied with their purchase. Since people who have purchased a new car in the last year are not highly satisfied if that car has a manufacturing defect, Starlight automobiles are remarkably free from such defects.
Tiya: But some manufacturing defects in automobiles become apparent only after several years of use.
Sam: In a recent survey, over 95 percent of people who purchased a Starlight automobile last year said they were highly satisfied with their purchase. Since people who have purchased a new car in the last year are not highly satisfied if that car has a manufacturing defect, Starlight automobiles are remarkably free from such defects.
Which one of the following most accurately describes how Tiya's response is related to Sam's argument?
It argues that Sam's conclusion is correct, though not for the reasons Sam gives.
It provides evidence indicating that the survey results Sam relies on in his argument do not accurately characterize the attitudes of those surveyed.
It offers a consideration that undermines the support Sam offers for his conclusion.
It points out that Sam's argument presupposes the truth of the conclusion Sam is defending.
It presents new information that implies that Sam's conclusion is false.
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