Question

scan the following argument. based on your scan, how many statements (i.e. inferences marked by a letter) does the argument include? although legalizing prostitution would address much of the stigma surrounding sex work, decriminalizing prostitution is actually a better policy option. removing criminal penalties for prostitution reduces the harm that sex workers face without restricting their occupational autonomy. countries that legalize prostitution leave sex workers tangled up in a mess of burdensome regulations. in germany, for example, local authorities can place restrictions on how and where sex work can take place. when sex workers work outside these restrictions, they are liable to fines.

Explanation:

Count the distinct statements in the argument. "Although legalizing prostitution would address much of the stigma surrounding sex work, decriminalizing prostitution is actually a better policy option" is one statement. "Removing criminal penalties for prostitution reduces the harm that sex - workers face without restricting their occupational autonomy" is another. "Countries that legalize prostitution leave sex - workers tangled up in a mess of burdensome regulations" is a third. "In Germany, for example, local authorities can place restrictions on how and where sex work can take place" is a fourth. "When sex - workers work outside these restrictions, they are liable to fines" is a fifth.

Answer:

5