#17 - Different cultures have independently reached the conclusion

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Complete Question Explanation

Parallel Flaw. The correct answer choice is (A).

Answer choice (A): This is the correct answer choice.

Answer choice (B):

Answer choice (C):

Answer choice (D):

Answer choice (E):

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[frozenpea]

Answer A is the correct choice because, similar to the argument, A concludes we should assume that something is true unless we get contradictory evidence otherwise. We assume the bridge is safe, unless we get evidence proving it is not safe. A's conclusion is reached by three independent engineers, just as the stimulus argument shows independent cultures reaching their conclusions, respectively.

Answers D and E offer mismatched conclusions.

• E - inconclusive diagnosis/Janet is healthy

• D - play is not worth the price of admission/the play will be unsuccessful -