Consider the following argument: "A lot of people have said that the new Thai restaurant is really good. So, I bet it is." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?

A. the fallacy of appeal to pity
B. a bandwagon argument
C. the fallacy of equivocation
D. There is no fallacy committed in this argument


Answer: D

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