In an argument relating to fixing prices for goods, Nathan, the sales manager of Expa Manufacturing In C., argues that the company will charge 25% more than its previous price because Leon Manufacturing, Expa Manufacturing's sister company, charges more for its goods.This scenario exemplifies _____.
A)arguing from analogy
B)arguing from causation
C)arguing from sign
D)arguing from theory

Question

In an argument relating to fixing prices for goods, Nathan, the sales manager of Expa Manufacturing In C., argues that the company will charge 25% more than its previous price because Leon Manufacturing, Expa Manufacturing's sister company, charges more for its goods.This scenario exemplifies _____.
A)arguing from analogy 
B)arguing from causation 
C)arguing from sign 
D)arguing from theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nathan is using an analogy to argue that because Leon Manufacturing charges more for similar goods, Expa Manufacturing should also charge more. He is comparing the two companies and their pricing strategies. Therefore, this scenario exemplifies arguing from analogy.

In an Argument Relating to Fixing Prices for Goods, Nathan