Discussion
Which one of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument?
*This question is included in Nova Press: Set C - Premise / Conclusion Practice, question #10
| (A) | The advertisers switched their advertisements to other family newspapers. |
| (B) | ... |
| (C) | ... |
| (D) | ... |
| (E) | ... |
| (F) | ... |
The solution is
Posted: 07/31/2012 16:18
I do not agree with the right answer. Text says that advertisers are motivated "by morale as well as fiancial considerations".
Answer C goes too far : it demonstates that advertisers are MORE motivated by morale than by financial considerations as they are ready to earn less if they withdraw from the publication.
So i believe the most correct answer is A because it reinforces theidea of advertisers ready to withdraw but does not state any priority in the considerations.
Answer C goes too far : it demonstates that advertisers are MORE motivated by morale than by financial considerations as they are ready to earn less if they withdraw from the publication.
So i believe the most correct answer is A because it reinforces theidea of advertisers ready to withdraw but does not state any priority in the considerations.
Posted: 08/01/2012 14:55
Frederick, I agree with the author on this one. We are looking for evidence that most strengthens the argument, that advertisers are also motivated by morals, not just money or profits.
Furthermore, it's not clear that decision A is more profitable than decision C. Even if product sales decrease with C, it may still be more profitable than A.
Furthermore, it's not clear that decision A is more profitable than decision C. Even if product sales decrease with C, it may still be more profitable than A.