According to a recent technology report, the new Titan laptop is highly efficient, performs better than any other model on the market, and is priced lower than its closest competitors. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the company’s brochure suggests, that the Titan will quickly become a popular, budget-friendly choice among consumers.

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

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(A) Many consumers are already loyal to other laptop brands and are unlikely to switch.

(B) Other manufacturers are planning to release laptops that are both faster and cheaper in the near future.

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(D) Most potential buyers for the Titan laptop have already purchased laptops recently.

(E) The technology report that praised the Titan laptop used criteria for performance that are not widely recognized by consumers.

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The argument states that the Titan laptop is efficient, performs better than any other model, and is priced lower than competitors, leading to the conclusion that it will become popular. To weaken this argument, we would look for statements that challenge the assumptions made. Option (C)…

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ThomasApr 5, 2025

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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.