ColorTech's Laser Printer 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 Printer Division is likely contributing less to the company's overall profits than before.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?

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(A) Laser printers often require new toner cartridges, and ColorTech's printers are compatible only with ColorTech's toner cartridges.

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(B) Unlike some rival companies, ColorTech distributes all of its printers through wholesalers, and these wholesalers' expenses significantly impact the final retail price of the printers.

(D) Over the past year, no other laser printer manufacturer has experienced as significant an increase in unit sales as ColorTech has.

(E) In the last 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 ColorTech's Laser Printer Division is likely contributing less to profits due to increased sales but reduced prices. To weaken this argument, we need to show that the increase in sales could still lead to higher profits despite lower prices. Option (A) states that ColorTech's laser printers require toner cartridges that are only compatible with their…

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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.