An independent food critic has stated that the new Bistro restaurant offers exceptional cuisine, provides quick service, and has prices lower than any other restaurant in the area. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the restaurant's promotional material does, that Bistro will rapidly become a popular, affordable dining option compared to existing restaurants..

Which of the following, if true, would LEAST weaken the argument above?

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A number of diners in the area already frequent other affordable restaurants and may not be interested in trying a new one.

Several new restaurants offering faster service and lower prices will soon open nearby.

The Bistro restaurant can accommodate larger groups than many other local dining establishments.

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Most potential customers who would consider dining at Bistro have already made their dining plans for the month.

The independent food critic whose review was included in the promotional material has used criteria for quality that are not widely recognized by the dining public.

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The independent food critic has stated that the new Bistro restaurant offers exceptional cuisine, provides quick service, and has prices lower than any other restaurant in the area. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the restaurant's promotional material does, that Bistro will rapidly become a popular,…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can explain an apparent contradiction in a way that makes both facts true.

Common trap

Picking an option that explains one side of the paradox while making the other side false.