Travel consultants are intermediaries who earn their income by collecting, organizing, and providing information about travel services that is not easily accessible to most travelers. With the rise of digital technologies, such as mobile apps, much of this information can now be directly accessed by travelers. Consequently, as more travelers utilize these digital technologies, the need for travel consultants will significantly decline.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines this argument?

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The volume of information available through mobile apps and other digital technologies is growing at a rate that exceeds the ability of most travelers to comprehend it.

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Travel consultants frequently utilize mobile apps and other digital technologies to gather information for their clients.

A significant number of travelers book services like flights and accommodations without the help of a travel consultant.

Mobile apps and other digital technologies are currently used by a relatively small segment of the population.

The individuals who currently rely on travel consultants are also the ones most likely to adopt new digital technologies.

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The argument suggests that as more travelers gain access to digital technologies, the demand for travel consultants will decline. To weaken this argument, we need to show that the increase in information available through these technologies does not necessarily lead to a decrease in the need for travel consultants. Option B states that the volume of information…

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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.