Two tech firms, AlphaTech and BetaCorp, each contract with HealthPlus to provide wellness programs for their staff. HealthPlus promotes regular health screenings to prevent chronic diseases that could lead to serious health issues later on. AlphaTech employees are encouraged to participate in these screenings, while BetaCorp employees tend to stay with the company for only a short duration. As a result, HealthPlus has little motivation to promote these screenings to BetaCorp employees.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?

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BetaCorp employees are generally healthier than AlphaTech employees.

HealthPlus has a policy of promoting wellness programs regardless of employee retention.

AlphaTech has a much larger workforce than BetaCorp.

Many BetaCorp employees seek health screenings independently.

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HealthPlus has been successful in reducing health issues among AlphaTech employees.

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The argument states that HealthPlus lacks motivation to promote health screenings for BetaCorp employees because they tend to stay for a short time. If many BetaCorp employees seek health screenings independently, it suggests that there is a demand for these screenings regardless of HealthPlus's…

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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.