Section: Logical Reasoning

20) Most of those who enjoy music play a musical instrument; therefore, if Maria enjoys music, she probably plays a musical instrument.

Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning in the statement above?

The majority of those who voted for Smith in the last election oppose abortion; therefore, if the residents of University City all voted for Smith, they probably oppose abortion.
If you appreciate portrait painting you are probably a painter yourself; therefore, your own experience is probably the cause of your appreciation.
Most of those who join the army are male; therefore, if Jones did not join the army, Jones is probably female.
Over 50 percent of the high school students polled admitted hating homework; therefore, a majority of high school students do not like homework.
If most workers drive to work, and Sam drives to work, then Sam must be a worker.

Explanation

This choice parallels both the reasoning and the structure of the original. The original reasoning may be summarized as follows: most X -> Y; therefore X -> Y (probably).

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