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[gossamerwillow]

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if someone could help me with this question:

Relaxation of credit standards helped cause the recent mortgage crisis. Credit standards should not have been relaxed because, if they had not been, the mortgage crisis would have been avoided.

The argument assumes which of the following?

Your Answer:
The mortgage crisis would not have been caused by other factors

Correct Answer:
There were no other sufficient causes of the mortgage crisis

Explanation:
The argument mentions the relaxation of credit standards as a cause of the mortgage crisis. It assumes that it is the only cause (or but for cause) of the crisis.

I don't see any difference between the two answers. I can see why the correct answer is correct, but why is my answer wrong? They both seem to be saying the same thing. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[pittsburghpirates]

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[gossamerwillow]

Yes, that helps. I'm trying to get used to this picky wording . Thank you so much for your help!