TechGiant's Laser Division produces laser printers and the toner cartridges they require. Although sales of its laser printers have surged, the monthly revenue from these sales has not increased due to competitive pricing pressures that have forced TechGiant to lower its printer prices. Unfortunately, TechGiant has been unable to reduce the manufacturing costs of its printers. Consequently, 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?

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(A) Laser printers typically require new toner cartridges frequently, and TechGiant's printers are only compatible with TechGiant's toner cartridges.

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(B) Unlike some rival companies, TechGiant 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 TechGiant has.

(E) In the last year, sales of TechGiant's laser printers have outpaced sales of any other printer type produced by TechGiant.

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To weaken the argument that TechGiant's Laser Division is contributing less to profits despite increased sales, we need to show that the increased sales could still lead to higher profits. Option (A) states that laser printers often need new toner cartridges and that TechGiant's printers only accept their own cartridges. This implies that increased printer sales could lead to increased sales of toner…

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BTSMar 17, 2025

Can someone explain it other way?

RohanOct 20, 2024

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AneeshApr 22, 2024

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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.