Multiple Choice
Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of composition?
A) If I have more money, I will be better off; therefore if we all had more money, we all would be better off.
B) If I buy more gas each week, my gas consumption increases; therefore, if all gas consumers buy more gas each week, total gas consumption will increase.
C) If I spend more time studying, I will learn more; therefore, if all students spend more time studying, they will learn more.
D) If women's hemlines are higher this year, the Dow Jones Industrials average will fall.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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