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Logical Reasoning

MCQ - 149-8101

In an in vitro study, 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks, 39% of the white cats, who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Kay fever? Hence, it can be concluded that Kay fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X.

Question:

In an in vitro study, 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks, 39% of the white cats, who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Kay fever? Hence, it can be concluded that Kay fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X.

Which of the following would most strengthen the argument above?

  1. Some of the elements in Salt X are extracted from the root of a certain poisonous herb of Hunza.
  2. The blood test of the victims of Kay fever revealed the presence of a toxic element in their blood, normally found in salt X.
  3. Almost all the white cats died within two days after the first symptom appeared.
  4. The blood test of the victims of Kay fever revealed the presence of a toxic element in their blood, normally found in salt X.
  5. Within two weeks, about 40% of the white cats, who were injected with placebo, also contracted Kay fever.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

If an element of salt X was found in the blood of the victims of Kay fever, then the argument is strengthen that salt X was responsible for the disease in cats. All other choices address irrelevant issues.

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