The model of video rental stores is becoming increasingly unviable in Canada. This is due to the rise of streaming services that provide instant access to movies and shows. Many households now subscribe to these services, and public libraries also offer free access to DVDs. The argument relies on which of the following assumptions?

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Video rental stores can still be successful in other countries, just not in Canada.

Video rental stores do not provide any additional services that could make them profitable.

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Public libraries are the only place where one can access movies.

Streaming services are in direct competition with video rental stores.

Video rental stores were profitable a decade ago.

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The argument states that video rental stores are becoming unviable due to the availability of streaming services and free access to DVDs at public libraries. For the argument to hold, it must assume that video rental stores lack other services that could…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.

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