Which of the Following Explanations Is Most Plausible

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is most plausible?

• A)Sun spots are caused by human industrial activity.
• B)The vending machine is empty because Jerry ate all of the food in it.
• C)The vase broke because a leprechaun knocked it off the table.
• D)We didn't notice the snake because it blended in with the dried leaves.
• E)The hamburgers are overcooked because this campfire is 50 times hotter than usual.

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