Which of the Following, If True, Would Weaken the Argument

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would weaken the argument for a price increase?

• A) The input costs of raw materials are expected to increase further in the coming months.
• B) Customers are loyal to the brand mainly because they believe in the quality of ingredients used.
• C) Anon's competitors have announced an increase in prices.
• D) One of Anon's major competitors has just declared bankruptcy.
• E) Market research done by the company reveals that demand for Widgets is readily affected by the price.

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