Question

In an argument relating to fixing prices for goods, Nathan, the sales manager of Expa Manufacturing Inc., argues that the company will charge 25% more than its previous price because Leon Manufacturing, Expo Manufacturing sister company, charges more for its goods. This scenario exemplifies _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Arguing from analogy

Explanation: When deductions, arguments or inferences are made about a certain circumstance based on inductive assessment of a similar scenario, such arguments are said to be based on analogy.

Analogical arguments rely on a general notion, which is; If X and Y are in a similar position or condition, what is true for X will also be true for Y and vice versa.

Nathan's argument was based on analogy as he claims that Expo will now charge more for it's services because Expo's sister company, Leon has done the same.

Answer 2

Answer:

Arguing from analogy

Explanation:

Argument by analogy is a term used to describe a situation where a non-deductive assessment is made comparing two things that are totally similar, or in some ways, that is, this type of argument allows conclusions to be made by comparing two similar things . these conclusions are capable of helping an individual to make some important decisions.

An example of this can be seen in the question above, where in an argument related to the pricing of goods, Nathan, sales manager at Expa Manufacturing Inc., argues that the company will charge 25% more than the previous price because Leon Manufacturing , Expo Manufacturing's sister company, charges more for its goods. These two companies are similar and a decision is being made about them, based on the comparison between the two.