PrepTest 82, Section 3, Question 10
If Thompson appeals to moderates, his most ardent supporters will desert him and he will not have enough votes to win the election. However, if he does not appeal to moderates, these moderates will vote for his opponent and he will not have enough votes to win the election. Either way, Thompson is bound to lose the election.
If Thompson appeals to moderates, his most ardent supporters will desert him and he will not have enough votes to win the election. However, if he does not appeal to moderates, these moderates will vote for his opponent and he will not have enough votes to win the election. Either way, Thompson is bound to lose the election.
If Thompson appeals to moderates, his most ardent supporters will desert him and he will not have enough votes to win the election. However, if he does not appeal to moderates, these moderates will vote for his opponent and he will not have enough votes to win the election. Either way, Thompson is bound to lose the election.
If Thompson appeals to moderates, his most ardent supporters will desert him and he will not have enough votes to win the election. However, if he does not appeal to moderates, these moderates will vote for his opponent and he will not have enough votes to win the election. Either way, Thompson is bound to lose the election.
Which one of the following arguments is most similar in its reasoning to the argument above?
If Chen supports building a new art center, the center will be built. If Chen opposes building a new art center, the center will not be built. So whether or not a new art center will be built depends on Chen's decision.
If the company decides to relocate, it will lose a number of employees, since many employees are unwilling to move. But if the company decides to stay where it is now, it will lose a number of employees, since many employees are unhappy in this location. So the company will lose employees no matter what it decides.
If money is not appropriated to fix the city roads, the pothole problem will get out of control. And if the pothole problem gets out of control, the city councilors will all be replaced. So the city council has no choice but to appropriate money to address the pothole problem.
If the city council approves a small increase in property taxes, there will be enough money to restore the city swimming pools in Rice Park. If the city council approves a large increase in property taxes, there will be enough money to restore the city swimming pools and build a recreational center in Rice Park. Either way, the city will make progress in improving the facilities in Rice Park.
If Madsen decides to support the proposed shopping mall, she will make an effective spokesperson for the project. But if Madsen decides to oppose the shopping mall, there will be no difficulty in finding another effective spokesperson. So the project's success does not depend on Madsen's decision.
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