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A statement is followed by two arguments. Decided which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: Should taxes on perfume be further increased? Argument: 1. Yes, perfume is a luxury item used by rich people only. 2. No, Perfume is used by poor people also. 

A statement is followed by two arguments. Decided which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: Should taxes on perfume be further increased? Argument: 1. Yes, perfume is a luxury item used by rich people only. 2. No, Perfume is used by poor people also.  Correct Answer Neither argument 1 and 2 is strong

According to the given information,

Argument 1: This is not strong, because it is not given in the statement that perfume is only used by rich people.

Argument 2: This is not strong, because it is not given in the statement that perfume is used by poor people also.

Hence, “neither argument 1 nor argument 2” is strong.

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