Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Fallacy of Composition

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of composition?

• A) If Jamal had more money, he could afford to buy more goods.
• B) If Aisha stood up at a basketball game, she could get a better view of the game; if everyone stood up at a basketball game, everyone could have a better view of the game.
• C) If the price of bread rose, consumers would buy less; if consumers bought less bread, the price of bread would rise.
• D) High housing prices cause people to buy less housing, but an increase in income might cause them to buy more housing.

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