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Argument: Hiring more traffic police will greatly reduce congestion in the city centre. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

Correct answer C. Studies show the congestion comes mainly from too many vehicles for the road space, not from drivers breaking rules

Explanation

Police mainly enforce rules, so if jams are caused by sheer vehicle numbers rather than rule-breaking, more police will not help much. The other options are irrelevant.

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Argument: Hiring more traffic police will greatly reduce congestion in the city centre. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

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Argument: Hiring more traffic police will greatly reduce congestion in the city centre. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

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