Determine whether the passage below contains an argument. S1: Cigarettes contain

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Determine whether the passage below contains an argument.

S1: Cigarettes contain nicotine, a chemical substance bad for your health. S2: You should stop smoking. S3: Eighty-five percent of all cases of lung cancer in the U.S. are caused by smoking.

A. This passage contains an argument. Sentence S1 contains the conclusion.

B. This passage contains an argument. Sentence S2 contains the conclusion.

C. This passage contains an argument. Sentence S3 contains the conclusion.

D. This passage does not contain an argument.

E. All of the above.

F. None of the above.

Explanation / Answer

Hello!

I suggest your answer be option C. Because if you notice the statement S3 you will see that this particular statement is providing a reason and a solid evidence as it shows a figure of 85% in the U.S probe to cancer and that the cancer is caused by smoking .

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