Question #2851

Why is A wrong?

Started by nathanielpfitzpatrick · started 2024-07-08 17:57 · last activity 2024-07-20 14:23 · 1 reply

I was between A and E for this question, and last second changed from A to E. I can't quite realize why A is wrong. If there hypothetically was more fuel needed for the return back to Earth, wouldn't it be heavier therefore not able to return?

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Emil-Kunkin · 2024-07-20 14:23

The author doesn't need to agree with A. Would it kill the argument if it took 1 percent more or less fuel on the return journey? What if the return journey was actually much easier? Since the author doesn't have to believe it, it's not a necessary assumption.