Consider This Argument: "Giraffes Are Faster Than Elephants

question 33

Multiple Choice

Consider this argument: "Giraffes are faster than elephants. Therefore, cheetahs are faster than elephants." Which of the following is LEAST appropriate to use as a hidden premise in this argument?

• A) Anything that's slower than a giraffe is slower than a cheetah.
• B) Cheetahs are faster than giraffes.
• C) No other land animal is as fast as a cheetah.
• D) Nothing is faster than a cheetah.

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