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An argument states: "Our city has seen a 20% increase in tourism since we opened the new downtown convention center. Clearly, investing in large convention centers is the most effective way to boost local tourism."

A The city did not experience any other major changes affecting tourism during the same period.
B Local businesses are benefiting from the increase in tourism.
C Other cities have also successfully increased tourism with convention centers.
D The new convention center primarily attracts tourists from outside the city.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The argument assumes the convention center is the sole or primary cause of the tourism increase and the most effective way, implicitly ruling out other contributing factors that might have contributed to the rise.

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