An argument states that a local gym saw increased membership after installing new equipment. It concludes that all gyms should install new equipment to boost membership. Which type of flaw is most evident here?

The correct answer to the question "An argument states that a local gym saw increased membership after installing new equipment. It concludes that all gyms should install new equipment to boost membership. Which type of flaw is most evident here?" is Option C: Hasty generalization.

The other options — A) Ad hominem, B) Red herring, D) Circular reasoning — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The argument draws a broad conclusion (all gyms should install new equipment) based on limited evidence (one local gym). This is a classic example of a hasty generalization, where a conclusion is rea…