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 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 TechPrint's printers are only compatible with TechPrint's toner cartridges.

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(B) Unlike some competitors, TechPrint sells all of its printers directly to consumers, which significantly reduces the final retail price.

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

(E) Over the past 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 lead to higher profits. Option (A) states that laser printers frequently need new toner cartridges and that TechPrint's printers only accept their own cartridges. This implies that even if the printer prices are lower, the…

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BhaskarFeb 25, 2025

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IshaanApr 14, 2025

got this wrong on my practice

LukasOct 25, 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.