Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Fallacy of Composition

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the fallacy of composition?

• A)India is a country and is in Asia, so all countries are in Asia.
• B)Treatment for mental disorders is less expensive per person than treatment for cancer, so society's total spending on mental disorders is less than total spending on cancer.
• C)The proposed new bridge would cost very little, would be easy to maintain, and would significantly increase access to downtown businesses, so it should be built.
• D)Bob Marley was born in Jamaica, so reggae music was born in Jamaica.
• E)A day of painting is fun, so cleaning brushes must be fun.

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