Which of the following is an Argument(s)? A. If i had a gym membership, I\'d be

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Which of the following is an Argument(s)?

A. If i had a gym membership, I'd be in better shape. Sometimes I'm to lazy to get up off the couch. I wish I could lose those last 30 pounds.

B. If I had a gym membership, I could lose those last 30 pounds. Having a gym membership makes me exercise more. If i did more exercise, I could lose those last 30 pounds.

C. Carol Says that if I exercise more, I wil be able to lose weight. Carol is a personal trainer. I need to lose weight.

possible answers

Only A

Only B

Only C

B and C only

A and B only

A and C only

Explanation / Answer

B and C only

An argument is one that is intended by the arguer to be (deductively) valid, that is, to provide a guarantee of the truth of the conclusion provided that the argument's premises (assumptions) are true.

In B the arguer gives all the valid points how to lose the 30 pounds on having a gym membership. In C he brings the promise made by Carol, who is a personal trainer, on how to lose weight.

In A he just wishes to lose 30 pounds.

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