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An argument concludes, "Since the three most popular restaurants in town have seen profits rise after implementing extended weekend hours, all local restaurants should adopt this strategy." What is the most evident flaw in this reasoning?

A It fails to consider the operating costs of extended hours.
B It assumes that what works for a few popular businesses will work for all.
C It does not define "popular" clearly enough.
D It ignores potential staffing challenges with extended hours.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

This argument commits a hasty generalization or faulty analogy, assuming that the specific success factors of a few "most popular" restaurants can be generalized to all restaurants, regardless of their individual circumstances.

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