Which of the Following Premises Provides the Strongest Support for the Conclusion

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following premises provides the strongest support for the conclusion that Lionel is greedy?

• A)Lionel is very rich.
• B)Lionel only buys things when they are on sale.
• C)Lionel doesn't get along with other people.
• D)Lionel never makes a donation to the United Way.
• E)Lionel took more than his fair share of the diamonds we found.

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