Homeowners aged 40 to 50 are more likely to purchase ice cream and are more likely to purchase it in larger amounts than members of any other demographic group. The popular belief that teenagers eat more ice-cream than adults must, therefore, be false.
The argument is flawed because the author -
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fails to distinguish between purchasing and consuming.
Correct Answerdoes not supply information about homeowners in age groups other than 40 to 50.
Incorrect Answerdepends on popular belief rather than on documented research findings.
Incorrect Answerdoes not specify the precise amount of ice cream purchased by any demographic group.
Incorrect Answerdiscusses ice cream rather than more nutritious and healthful foods.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
fails to distinguish between purchasing and consuming.
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By: Parvesh Mehta