356. Review the facts below.
• Rupert is short and blond.
• Robert likes dogs.
• Dogs bark.
• Blond creatures are dogs.
Based on the information above, which of the following MUST be true?

357. Review the facts below.
• Bob has a red couch.
• Cupboards are yellow.
• There is no red furniture that is not also lightweight.
• Yellow furniture is big, unless it has shelves.
Based on the information above, which of the following MUST be true?explanation

358. A report on the use of monosodium glutamate in food concluded, "Most Americans who consume monosodium glutamate regularly are not being harmed." Critics of the report insist the conclusion be changed to, "Most Americans who consume monosodium glutamate do not show visible symptoms of harm by the substance, such as abnormal rashes or slower rates of metabolism." Which of the following, if true, provides the best logical justification for the critics' insistence that the report's conclusion be changed?

359. Until recently, most automobile manufacturers minimized the weight of their cars to maximize mileage. The safest chassis were heavy, so few manufacturers equipped their cars with the safest chassis. This year the chassis metal that has sold best to automobile manufacturers has been the safest one-a clear indication that manufacturers are assigning a higher priority to safety than to mileage. Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?

360. The CEO of Black's International has proposed replacing their Marmacil semiconductor manufacturing equipment with Fasttech equipment since it costs 30 percent less to train new staff on the Fasttech equipment. Those opposed to the change have pointed out the savings in training cost does not justify the change. Instead, they suggested that the company hire only people who already know how to use the Marmacil equipment. Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the objection to the replacement of Marmacil semiconductor manufacturing equipment with Fasttechs?

361. A pharmaceutical company developed a new diuretic reported to cause fewer side effects than their old diuretic, which was still being manufactured. During the first year that both were sold, the earlier medication far outsold the new one; the manufacturer thus concluded that reducing side effects was not the customers' primary consideration. Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the manufacturer's conclusion?explanation

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