PrepTest 93+, Section 2, Question 8
Buyer: As a buyer for a large chain of department stores, I will buy a garment only if it is fashionable and not too expensive for our clientele. The evening dress from the fall collection by Peruka is certainly fashionable, but it is far too expensive for our clientele. Therefore, I will not buy that dress.
Buyer: As a buyer for a large chain of department stores, I will buy a garment only if it is fashionable and not too expensive for our clientele. The evening dress from the fall collection by Peruka is certainly fashionable, but it is far too expensive for our clientele. Therefore, I will not buy that dress.
Buyer: As a buyer for a large chain of department stores, I will buy a garment only if it is fashionable and not too expensive for our clientele. The evening dress from the fall collection by Peruka is certainly fashionable, but it is far too expensive for our clientele. Therefore, I will not buy that dress.
Buyer: As a buyer for a large chain of department stores, I will buy a garment only if it is fashionable and not too expensive for our clientele. The evening dress from the fall collection by Peruka is certainly fashionable, but it is far too expensive for our clientele. Therefore, I will not buy that dress.
The pattern of reasoning in which one of the following arguments most closely resembles the pattern of reasoning in the buyer's argument?
A snowflake will melt if it is in a warm place and not protected by insulation. This snowflake is in a warm place, but it is protected by insulation. Therefore, this snowflake will not melt.
A stuffed animal, in order to pass inspection, must be free of sharp edges and completely sealed. This stuffed hippo is free of sharp edges, but it is not completely sealed. Therefore, this hippo will not pass inspection.
A sidewalk is accessible if its edges are fully graded and if it has no sizable bumps. This sidewalk's edges are fully graded, and it has no sizable bumps. Therefore, this sidewalk is accessible.
A poetic translation is accurate only if it adequately expresses the meaning of the original poem and gives an idea of the meter. This translation adequately expresses the meaning of the original and gives an idea of the meter. Therefore, this translation is accurate.
An assembly may call a meeting of the executive board only if the assembly meets quorum requirements and the motion passes by two-thirds. This assembly meets quorum requirements, so unless the motion does not pass by two-thirds, this assembly may call a meeting of the executive board.
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