Which Fallacy of Logical Structure Is Committed by the Following

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy of logical structure is committed by the following argument? Historians don't know whether the lost continent of Atlantis was a real place, so it probably never existed.

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

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Definitions:

Oligopolies

Market structures characterized by a small number of firms that have significant market power, which can influence prices and output levels.

Cartels

Formal agreements among competing firms to control prices, production, and distribution of goods, often to restrict competition and increase profits illegally.

Collusive Arrangements

Agreements between firms to control prices or exclude entry of a new competitor in the market, often in violation of antitrust laws.

Secret Price Concessions

Unadvertised discounts or reductions in price offered to buyers, often as part of negotiation processes in sales transactions.