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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
Mayor of Filmopolis: The citizens of our city enjoy watching films and often visit theaters, which significantly contributes to our local economy. Establishing a film rental service would provide these citizens with more convenient access to films. However, launching such services might not benefit the economy because___________.
Which of the following statements most logically completes the argument?
Answer Choices
Correct answer marked belowA
A) films that contain excessive violence negatively impact the youth.
B
B) the limited free time available will not support increased film viewing, leading people to reduce their work hours.
C) the cost of producing films has risen dramatically, yielding insufficient returns.
Correct
D
D) operating a film rental service is less expensive than managing a theater.
E
E) film rental services could promote illegal downloading of films.
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To determine the best completion for the argument, we need to analyze why establishing film rental services might not be beneficial for the economy. The statement suggests that while there is a demand for films, the introduction of rental services may not translate into economic benefits. Option C states that the cost of producing films has…
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MirzebeyevaJan 6, 2025
greatt question!
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SamyukthaFeb 26, 2025
got this wrong on my practice
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IshaanApr 22, 2025
cheers!
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micheleMar 1, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.
Common trap
Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.
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Difficulty
655-705
Type
CR