Question

A certain town has a lively, active downtown shopping district, but it is crowded with automobile traffic. Some citizens think that the town council should bar traffic from the central street in the shopping district, turning it into a pedestrians-only plaza. A town council member makes a speech in favor of the proposal.
Which statements represent valid reasoning and which statements represent invalid reasoning?

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Valid Reasoning Invalid Reasoning

Barring motor vehicles from the central area will help reduce air pollution and noise pollution.

Studies predict that shopping activity in the area will increase if cars are prohibited.

At a dinner I attended recently, someone complained loudly about the number of cars in the shopping district.

Many cities of our size have downtowns that are only active during workdays, not on evenings or weekends.

Answer 1

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I believe the correct answers to your question would be:

Valid Reasons: "Barring motor vehicles from the central area will help reduce air pollution and noise pollution." and "Studies predict that shopping activity in the area will increase if cars are prohibited."

Invalid Reasons: "At a dinner I attended recently, someone complained loudly about the number of cars in the shopping district." and "Many cities of our size have downtowns that are only active during workdays, not on evenings or weekends."
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