Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Not all those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
To weaken “All gym users are fit,” we need a counterexample or a statement that shows exceptions among gym users.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Universal statements are weakened by showing “not all” or “some … not.”
Step-by-Step Solution:
Option C states “Not all gym users are fit,” which directly contradicts the universal claim and thus most weakens it.Option A or B discusses a dieting program—irrelevant to gym usage.Option D restates the original claim and thus does not weaken it.
Verification / Alternative check:
A single counterexample logically refutes a universal.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Irrelevance (A, B); restatement (D).
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing a different cohort (dieters) with the target cohort (gym users).
Final Answer:
Not all those employees who use gymnasium facilities are fit
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