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Which of the following most logically completes the argument below? Thirty percent of the shops in Rivertown's central retail area are expected to close within the next four years due to competition from the newly opened BargainMart discount store in North Rivertown. The central retail area has experienced similar losses in the past but has always managed to recover. However, the belief that it will recover from the upcoming losses is misplaced, because ________.

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(A) the shops most likely to close due to competition from BargainMart are the central retail area's key stores, which many other shops rely on to attract customers.

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(B) the public transportation system that has historically linked the central area of Rivertown with North Rivertown has a strong record of bringing shoppers from North Rivertown to the central area.

(C) in previous recoveries, the locations of failed businesses were usually occupied by similar types of businesses as those that had failed.

(D) BargainMart's strategy for the North Rivertown store involves operating at minimal profit, if any, during its initial four years.

(E) it is possible that the central retail area could significantly diminish without completely failing.

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To determine the correct completion of the argument, we need to analyze the context provided. The argument states that 30% of shops in Rivertown's central retail area are expected to close due to competition from BargainMart, and that previous recoveries from similar losses have occurred. However, the argument suggests that the current situation is different, implying that the…

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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.