Question

consider this claim:
bananas are the most convenient fresh fruit snacks because they have their own easy-to-remove packaging and can be carried anywhere.
now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?
things that are convenient are popular, and since apples and oranges are both ranked higher in popularity than bananas, they must make more convenient snacks.
bananas are rated only sixteenth on the list of healthiest fruits on the planet, behind more nutrient-rich fruits like grapefruits, pineapples, blueberries, and apples.
unlike bananas, apples dont bruise when you toss them in your bag, they wont break open in your backpack, and their skin is edible.

Explanation:

To find the strongest counterclaim, we analyze each option:

• The first option incorrectly assumes popularity equals convenience, which is a flawed logic.
• The second option talks about healthiness, not convenience, so it's irrelevant to the claim about convenience.
• The third option directly addresses convenience factors (not bruising, not breaking, edible skin) and provides reasons why apples might be more convenient than bananas, directly countering the original claim about bananas' convenience.

Answer:

The sentence "Unlike bananas, apples don't bruise when you toss them in your bag, they won't break open in your backpack, and their skin is edible." presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim.