Consider This Argument: "Security Cameras Showed That Someone in a Blue

question 38

Multiple Choice

Consider this argument: "Security cameras showed that someone in a blue shirt just robbed the bank. That guy running away from the bank is wearing a blue shirt. Therefore, he must be the bank robber." Which of the following could plausibly be a hidden premise in this argument?

• A) No one else nearby is wearing a blue shirt.
• B) All bank robbers wear blue shirts.
• C) Some security cameras record in black and white.
• D) The bank robber has stashed the stolen money somewhere.

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