According to a recent technology review, the new Titan laptop is exceptionally durable, operates quickly, and is priced lower than any other comparable model on the market. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the company's brochure suggests, that the Titan will rapidly become a popular, budget-friendly option among available laptops.

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

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(A) Many stores already stock various budget laptop models and are hesitant to add another to their inventory.

(B) Other manufacturers are planning to release faster and cheaper laptop models in the near future.

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(D) Most potential customers for the Titan laptop have already purchased laptops that meet their needs.

(E) The technology reviewer whose evaluation was included in the brochure has used criteria for durability that are not widely recognized by consumers.

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The argument states that the Titan laptop is durable, fast, and low-priced, leading to the conclusion that it will become a popular choice. To weaken this argument, we would look for statements that challenge the assumptions made. Option (C) states that the…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.

Common trap

Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.