Basic Analogical Reasoning Morgan needs a new set of tires for her car, and she wants tires that will last for 50,000 miles. Her friend Ashley bought a set of Goodmonth XK-1 tires four years ago, and those tires lasted 50,000 miles. Morgan concludes that if she buys Goodmonth XK-1 tires for her own car, those tires will last for 50,000 miles. How do the following facts bear on Morgan's
conclusion? Ashley does most of her driving on city streets and freeways, whereas Morgan drives mostly on country roads.
A) Strengthens.
B) Weakens.
C) Has no effect.
B
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