For the following argument, choose the the best candidate for an implicit premise given the premises and conclusion provided. Your aim is to make the argument valid or forceful: P1) Silas is old P2) _ C) Nobody wants Silas
A) Old people don't want anyone
B) Nobody is old when you want them
C) Nobody wants you when you are old
D) Everyone else is young

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The best implicit premise is that "Nobody wants you when you are old." This fills in the gap left by the two premises to make a valid argument. However, it should be noted that the argument relies on ageist assumptions and is not necessarily true in reality.

For the Following Argument, Choose the The Best Candidate for an Implicit