Brand A laundry detergent costs $2.50 per box, while Brand B costs $5.00 per box. Therefore, it is more economical to purchase Brand A laundry detergent instead of Brand B. Which one of the following, if true, would support the conclusion in the passage?

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(A) It requires only one cup of Brand A to achieve the same cleaning power as two cups of Brand B.

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(B) A box of Brand A contains the same quantity of detergent as a box of Brand B.

(D) Twice as many consumers prefer Brand A over Brand B.

(E) Brand A and Brand B typically retail for $4.00 per box, but Brand A is currently discounted while Brand B is priced higher.

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To determine which statement supports the conclusion that Brand A is more economical than Brand B, we need to analyze the cost-effectiveness of each brand. The conclusion is based on the price difference: Brand A costs $2.50 and Brand B costs $5.00. If it takes less of Brand A to achieve the same cleaning results as Brand B, then the lower price of Brand A becomes even more significant. Option (A) states that it requires only one cup…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

Common trap

Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.