Question

Without new-generation computer chips made in Japan, the US Department of Defense cannot

guarantee precision of its nuclear weapons. If Japan told Washington that it would no longer sell

computer chips to the United States, the Pentagon would be totally helpless and in a dangerous

position. Which of the following statements strengthens the argument?

a) The accuracy of the missiles depends on the quality of the computers.

b) The Americans can do a little better than depend on the intelligence of other countries.

c) Japan can completely upset the American military balance if it sells its computer chips to the

Soviet Union instead of to the US.

d) The Americans have been wise in calling off the arms race​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) The accuracy of the missiles depends on the quality of the computers.

c) Japan can completely upset the American military balance if it sells its computer chips to the Soviet Union instead of to the US.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The claim “Option C- Japan can completely upset the American military balance if it sells its computer chips to the Soviet Union instead of to the US” makes the proposition stronger.

Explanation:

Option C- “Japan can completely upset the American military balance if it sells its computer chips to the Soviet Union instead of to the US.” The assertion that renders the position stronger is this one. Option C discusses the rationale behind and methods employed by Japan to prevent supplying computer chips to the United States.

In option A, the quality of the computers and missiles is mentioned, which contradicts the reasoning and is therefore erroneous.

Option B is inappropriate since it discusses American talent rather than Japan's failure to provide computer chips.

Option D is false since that provides insufficient evidence to back up the claim.

Thus, the correct answer is “Option C- Japan can completely upset the American military balance if it sells its computer chips to the Soviet Union instead of to the US.”  

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