If cleaner cars are produced, then there will be fewer greenhouse gasses. There will be fewer greenhouse gasses. Therefore, cleaner cars will be produced.
A) This argument contains a fallacy of ambiguity.
B) This argument contains no fallacy.
C) This argument contains a fallacy of weak induction.
D) This argument contains a formal fallacy.
E) This argument contains a fallacy of illicit transference.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This argument commits a formal fallacy known as affirming the consequent. It incorrectly assumes that if the production of cleaner cars leads to fewer greenhouse gases, then the presence of fewer greenhouse gases must mean cleaner cars are being produced, ignoring other potential causes for the reduction in greenhouse gases.

If Cleaner Cars Are Produced, Then There Will Be Fewer