Question

Surveys consistently show that the best-selling ice cream flavor is vanilla, although those who prefer chocolate rarely order vanilla. Vanilla-flavored candy, then, probably sells better than chocolate-flavored candy. Which of the following is an assumption upon which the author of the argument relies?

• A. Because someone prefers vanilla ice cream does not mean he prefers vanilla-flavored candy.
• B. Children who prefer vanilla ice cream also tend to like chocolate candy.
• C. Those who prefer neither vanilla nor chocolate ice cream also prefer other flavors of candy.
• D. Someone who prefers vanilla ice cream may still order chocolate on occasion.
• E. Preferences for certain ice cream flavors are similar to preferences for candy flavors.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Preferences for certain ice cream flavors are similar to preferences for candy flavors.

According to author, Sales of vanilla ice-cream may get affected only by those people who prefer chocolate over vanilla. Based on this premise author predicts about the sales of vanilla candy. So, the assumption must be that the people`s preference remain same for candies also. So, option E is correct.