Question

read the two passages.
passage 1
raising the minimum wage for workers will provide a significant boost to the economy. for example, changing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour would add $22 billion to the economy by increasing people’s purchasing power. household spending would increase by $48 billion in one year with a similar minimum wage increase. increased earnings lead to increased spending and a greater demand for products and services. this phenomenon then leads to the need for more workers and, thereby, job growth.
passage 2
the current federal minimum wage for workers is $7.25. if the government increased that by $1.75, studies show that household spending would also increase—by $48
which passage provides more effective evidence, and why?
○ passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and does not include fallacies.
○ passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and cannot be opposed.
○ passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is emotional and includes two perspectives.
○ passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is logical and is supported by anecdotes.

Explanation:

First, analyze each option:

• Option 1: Passage 1 uses logical evidence (specific economic figures and causal reasoning about purchasing power, spending, and job growth) without fallacies. This is valid as it presents data - based, reasoned evidence.
• Option 2: Saying evidence "cannot be opposed" is incorrect as economic policies can be debated.
• Option 3: Passage 2 (from the visible part) seems to use logical, data - based evidence (studies, figures), not emotional evidence. Also, the "two perspectives" claim is not supported from the given text.
• Option 4: The visible part of Passage 2 does not show anecdotes, it shows study - based data. So the first option is correct as Passage 1's evidence is logical (uses economic data and causal links) and free of fallacies.

Answer:

The correct option is: Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and does not include fallacies.