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CR · Critical Reasoning
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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 is now directly available to consumers. Consequently, as more travelers utilize these digital tools, the demand for travel consultants' services is expected to decline significantly.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines this argument? A. Travel consultants often rely on digital technologies as sources for the information they provide to their clients. B. The volume of information available through digital technologies is growing at a rate that exceeds most consumers' ability to understand it. C. A significant number of travelers book services like flights and accommodations without the help of a travel consultant. D. The demographic that currently seeks the assistance of travel consultants is also the demographic most likely to adopt digital technologies. E. Digital technologies are currently utilized by a relatively small segment of the population.
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The demographic that currently seeks the assistance of travel consultants is also the demographic most likely to adopt digital technologies.
A significant number of travelers book services like flights and accommodations without the help of a travel consultant.
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Travel consultants often rely on digital technologies as sources for the information they provide to their clients.
D
Digital technologies are currently utilized by a relatively small segment of the population.
E
The volume of information available through digital technologies is growing at a rate that exceeds most consumers' ability to understand it.
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The argument suggests that as more consumers gain access to digital technologies, the demand for travel consultants will decrease. To weaken this argument, we need to show that there are still many travelers who do not use these technologies or that the demand for consultants remains strong despite the availability of…
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