medium · LSAT Logical Reasoning
If the suspect had a motive and the opportunity, then the suspect is guilty. The suspect had a motive. Therefore, the suspect is guilty.
The conclusion follows logically if which one of the following is assumed?
- Of all the factors bearing on a criminal case, the presence of a motive carries the most weight in establishing guilt.
- The suspect's motive was more compelling than that of any rival suspect under consideration.
- Anyone who has the chance to commit a crime is likely to develop a motive for committing it.
- The suspect was in a position to commit the crime.
- The suspect's motive is widely regarded as the strongest among the people investigated.
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