Test: GMAT Verbal

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Eggplants are always purple. John bought a purple vegetable. Therefore, it was an eggplant. 

Which of the following arguments contains reasoning most similar to the flawed reasoning in the above argument?

Rabbits are fast creatures. A fast creature ran by. Therefore, it may have been a rabbit. 

Bluebirds are not always blue. A brown bird was outside the window. Therefore, it may or may not have been a blue bird. 

Gambling is a risky hobby. Jamie likes taking risks. Therefore, she likes to gamble. 

Jenny always eats healthy. Salmon is a healthy food. Therefore, she eats salmon. 

Except for 2, prime numbers are always odd. The number 13 is odd. Therefore, it is prime. 

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