Argument: 'A dairy cooperative should install automated milking parlors to eliminate bacterial contamination in raw milk, since human milkers are the primary source of bacterial transfer.' The argument assumes that:
Options:
(A) Automated milking equipment can be sanitized effectively and will not introduce its own bacterial contamination.
(B) Cows produce more milk when milked by automated parlors.
(C) Bacterial contamination in milk is exclusively caused by airborne dust.
(D) Raw milk does not require pasteurization if automated parlors are used.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
The premise assumes automated machines will not introduce equivalent or worse contamination.