What Is the Unstated Premise in the Following Syllogism? Jane's

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is the unstated premise in the following syllogism? Jane's new car gets poor gas mileage because it has a V-8 engine.

• A)Good gas mileage is important.
• B)Any car with a V-8 engine gets poor mileage.
• C)Jane's car is old.
• D)Jane needs an engine replacement.
• E)V-8 engines are outdated.

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