easy · LSAT Logical Reasoning
The average salary earned by graduates of University X is higher than the average salary earned by graduates of University Y. Sarah concludes that she personally will earn more if she attends University X rather than University Y.
Which one of the following identifies the logical flaw in Sarah's reasoning?
- She assumes that University X enjoys greater prestige than University Y.
- She treats a figure describing a group as though it dictated the outcome for each individual member of that group.
- She fails to weigh the difference in tuition costs between the two universities.
- She overlooks the possibility that University Y has produced a larger number of graduates.
- She assumes that the salary advantage of University X graduates is certain to grow even larger over time.
Sign up free to see the explanation and track your rank →
More LSAT Logical Reasoning practice
- Which one of the following is an assumption required by the argument?
- Which one of the following can be properly inferred from the statements above?
- The question type just described is best identified as which one of the following?
- The reasoning in the argument is flawed in that the argument
- The reasoning in the argument is flawed because the argument
- Which one of the following most accurately describes the relationship the statement establ
- Which one of the following can be validly inferred from the two conditionals above?
- Which one of the following must be true given the statement above?