Which Statement Best Illustrates the Fallacy of Composition

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement best illustrates the fallacy of composition?

• A) The safest way for an individual to leave a burning theater is to run for the nearest exit;it is,therefore,also the best means of escape for a large audience.
• B) If I spend more time studying,I will learn more;therefore,if all students spend more time studying,they will learn more.
• C) If men's ties become wider,the stock market will rise the following year.
• D) Because I washed my car Saturday morning,it rained Saturday afternoon.
• E) Because I wore my lucky hat,I got an A on the test.

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