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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
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Many individuals who enjoy hiking do not start until the pleasant weather of late spring and summer arrives. However, it may be more beneficial to promote hiking gear earlier in the year. Most hiking equipment is bought in the spring, but once consumers are ready to purchase hiking gear, they typically have already chosen which brand and type of gear they will buy. At that point, it is often too late to persuade them to reconsider their choices. The main point of the argument is that
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Correct answer marked belowhiking gear advertisements are likely more effective if they are released before the warm late spring weather arrives
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B
most hiking equipment buyers decide on the brand and type of gear they will purchase before they start shopping
C
more hiking gear is sold in the spring than during any other season
D
once a consumer has made a decision about which hiking gear to buy, it is challenging to change that decision
E
late spring and summer are the peak seasons for hiking as a recreational activity
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The argument suggests that advertising hiking gear earlier in the year could be more effective because most consumers have already made their decisions by the time they are ready to shop in the spring. This aligns with option (A), which states…
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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.
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Difficulty
605-655
Type
CR