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Review the argument.

Claim #1: David likes peanut butter.
Claim #2: Some people who like peanut butter are j3rks.
Conclusion: David is a j3rk
Which best identifies an error in the soundness of this argument?

A) It's possible that David is not among the group of people who like peanut butter and are j3rks.

B) The writer is stereotype David just because he likes peanut butter.

C) The claims do not provide enough information to support the conclusion that is reached.

D) The argument doesn't matter because it's not a worthwhile topic.

User Ning
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The answer should be C.
User FelisCatus
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Your answer would be C) The claims do not provide enough information to support the conclusion that is reached. Hope this helps!
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