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help fast .. what type of logical fallacy is this statement an example of? paul would make a great class president because he is good at basketball

help fast .. what type of logical fallacy is this statement an example of? paul would-example-1
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It is a formal / non-sequitur fallacy. Explanation: The sentence "Paul would make great class president because he is good at basketball" is an example of formal fallacy or more specifically non- sequitur where the conclusion of the sentence is in no way related to the claim.
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