Which of the Following Is Not an Example of the Fallacy

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of the fallacy of composition?

• A)If I can get to work fastest by taking the interstate, so can everyone else.
• B)If you can only get away from it all by going to Fairbanks, everyone who needs to get away should go to Fairbanks.
• C)If the quickest way to get off a sinking ship is to run to the nearest lifeboat, all the passengers should do this.
• D)If the best TV reception can be gotten with a Couch Potato antenna, then everyone should have a Couch Potato antenna.
• E)If I can get a better view by standing up at the baseball game, everyone gets a better view by standing up.

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Definitions:

Loan

A sum of money borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest.

Compounded Annually

Interest on an investment is calculated once a year and added to the principle, increasing the amount the interest is calculated on the following year.

Scholarships

Financial aid awards given to students to support their education, typically based on academic achievement, talent, or other criteria.

Compounded Quarterly

The calculation of interest on both the initial principal and accumulated interest over three-month intervals.