Which Fallacy of Logical Structure Is Committed by the Following

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy of logical structure is committed by the following argument? This jacket is a light color rather than dark, so it must not weigh very much (it must be light) .

• A)begging the question
• B)equivocation
• C)appeal to ignorance
• D)diversion
• E)none

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Definitions:

Cannibalization

The decline in the number of units sold, income, or market control of a product following the release of a new product by the same company.

MR

Marginal Revenue, the change in total revenue that results from selling one additional unit of a product or service.

MC

The additional cost of producing one more unit of a product or service, known as marginal cost.

Substitute Brands

Brands that offer products or services which consumers may use in place of each other based on preference, price, or availability.