TechPrint'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 TechPrint to lower its printer prices. Unfortunately, TechPrint has not been able to reduce the manufacturing costs of its printers. As a result, 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 this argument?

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A significant number of laser printers require new toner cartridges frequently, and TechPrint's printers are only compatible with TechPrint's toner cartridges.

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

Some laser printer manufacturers have had to lower their prices even more than TechPrint has.

In the last year, no other laser printer manufacturer has experienced as large an increase in unit sales as TechPrint has.

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

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To weaken the argument that TechPrint's Laser Division is contributing less to profits despite increased sales, we need to show that the increased sales could still lead to higher overall profits. Option A states that a significant number of laser printers require new toner cartridges frequently, and TechPrint's printers only accept TechPrint's toner cartridges. This implies that even if the printer prices are lower,…

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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.