The team will make the playoffs because it has the league’s best defense. The argument assumes that A) the offense will score enough points B) a best-ranked defense is enough to reach the playoffs C) the defense will stay healthy all season D) no other team improves its defense E) the coach will keep his job

B) a best-ranked defense is enough to reach the playoffs

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The team will make the playoffs because it has the league’s best defense.

The argument assumes that

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The argument needs defense alone to be sufficient for the conclusion.

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