medium · LSAT Logical Reasoning

Which one of the following arguments is most similar in its pattern of reasoning to the argument above?

1. Maple is denser than cedar. Cedar is denser than fir. Therefore, fir is denser than maple.
2. Route A is older than Route B, and Route B is taller than Route C. Therefore, Route A is older than Route C.
3. Route A is faster than Route B. Route B is faster than Route C. Therefore, Route A is faster than Route C.
4. Sam knows Tara. Tara knows Uma. Therefore, Sam knows Uma.
5. The oak beam is stronger than the pine beam. The balsa beam is stronger than the pine beam. Therefore, the oak beam is stronger than the balsa beam.

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