Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Fallacy of Appeal

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the fallacy of appeal to majority?

• A)A lot of people prefer the Android operating system to its competitors, so it must be the best operating system.
• B)There are many people on the street outside my office, so there is probably a parade going by.
• C)Most people are disenchanted with politics right now, so turnout for the upcoming election is likely to be low.
• D)Worldwide demand for petroleum products is rapidly increasing, so the price of petroleum will continue to rise.
• E)Most of my Facebook friends have said that they will attend my birthday party, so they must really like me.

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