Determine Whether the Following Passage Is (Or Contains) an Argument

question 115

Short Answer

Determine whether the following passage is (or contains) an argument.
Right now there are as many as half a million military-style assault guns in the hands of private citizens in the United States. These small, light, easy-to-handle weapons are exemplified by the Israeli UZI, the American MAC-10 and AR-15, and the KG
-99. All of these are sophisticated weapons manufactured for the single purpose of killing human beings in large numbers very quickly.

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Definitions:

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest available in the marketplace for borrowers and lenders, often influenced by factors like inflation, economic conditions, and federal monetary policies.

Selling Price

Selling price refers to the amount of money a buyer pays to acquire a product or service from a seller.

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset or liability is valued on the balance sheet, factoring in depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Paid-in Capital

Capital received by a company in exchange for shares of stock, exceeding the par or stated value of the shares.