Logical reasoning PrepTest 116 · Section 2 · Question 13

Incorrect. They both base their statements on damages being calculable. While those calculations are different, they agree that the calculations can be done.

Incorrect. Davis states this (due to damage"), and Higushi appears to agree in stating that multiple factors need to be considered.

Incorrect. Both speakers argue for compensation related to the harm suffered; they just disagree over what factors determine that harm.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Argument/Argument

Valid or Flawed:
Flawed/Flawed

Question Type:
Point at Issue

Stimulus Summary:
D: The loss due to damage or theft are the only relevant factors in determining compensation for property damage/theft.

H: Other factors, such as time deprived of property, are also relevant.

Answer Anticipation:
Davis and Higuchi both discuss how to determine compensation in the case of property damage or theft.

Davis believes that there is only one relevant factor in each—how much did the damage depreciate the asset, or how much was the stolen good worth? Higuchi, on the other hand, believes that there are other factors that must be considered, including how long the person was deprived of their property.

So the disagreement is over how many and which factors go into determining compensation in the case of theft or property damage.

Answer Explanation:
Davis says that damage and value of the damaged/stolen property are the only" relevant factors in determining compensation, so he would disagree with this answer. Higuchi, on the other hand, cites the amount of time the person is deprived of their property as one factor in determining compensation, so she'd agree with this answer. It's therefore the correct answer.

Key Takeaway:
When one speaker in a Point at Issue question uses limiting language (e.g., "The only" here), there's a good chance that the second speaker is going to take issue with that limitation!

Incorrect. Both Davis and Higuchi are speaking in generalities, so this is an answer that both disagree with. While the dollar amount may be specific to the cases, how that calculation is done is following a general rule in both of their statements.