Question 13 of 20
Scenario

Michael is trying to bake the perfect chocolate cake for a school fundraiser. His neighbour, who is a professional pastry chef, baked a chocolate cake last week using a specific recipe and won first place at a baking competition. Michael has borrowed the exact same recipe and plans to follow it step by step.

Statements

Michael: If I follow the exact same recipe, my cake will win first place at the fundraiser too.

Which of the following shows the mistake in Michael's reasoning?