A certain multiple choice test contains 30 biology questions, 40 math questions, and 30 physical science questions. In order to pass the exam, a student must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly, so they must get at least half of the questions correct in each section.
Which of the following is a flaw in the passage's reasoning?
A)A student could miss exactly half in each section and still pass.
B)The exam does not require a minimum score in each section.
C)The exam does require a minimum score in each section.
D)The exam is designed to progress in difficulty.
E)Science questions are harder than math questions so students must focus on them more.

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A flaw in the passage's reasoning is that the exam does not require a minimum score in each section. The exam just requires a score of 60% but does not specify a minimum score for each section; a student could completely fail one section and still have the points to pass the exam.

A Certain Multiple Choice Test Contains 30 Biology Questions, 40