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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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ColorTech's Laser Division produces laser printers and the toner cartridges they require. Although sales of its laser printers have risen, the monthly revenue from these sales has not increased due to competitive pricing pressures that have forced ColorTech to lower its printer prices. Unfortunately, ColorTech has not been able to reduce the manufacturing costs of its printers. Therefore, despite the rise in printer sales, the Laser Division is likely contributing less to the company's overall profits than before.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
Answer Choices
Correct answer marked below(A) Laser printers typically require new toner cartridges frequently, and ColorTech's printers are only compatible with ColorTech's toner cartridges.
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(B) Unlike some competitors, ColorTech distributes all of its printers through wholesalers, and these wholesalers' expenses significantly impact the final retail price of the printers.
C
(C) Other printer manufacturers have had to lower their laser printer prices even more than ColorTech has.
D
(D) In the last year, no other laser printer manufacturer has experienced as significant an increase in unit sales as ColorTech has.
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(E) Over the past year, sales of ColorTech's laser printers have outpaced sales of any other printer type produced by ColorTech.
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The argument states that despite an increase in sales, ColorTech's profits are likely decreasing due to price cuts and unchanged manufacturing costs. Option (A) weakens this argument by suggesting that ColorTech's printers require frequent purchases of toner cartridges, which are only compatible with…
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StellaApr 28, 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.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR