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

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen the argument in favor of a price increase?

• A) Substitutes for Widgets are available in the market.
• B) The price of materials consumed along with Widgets has gone up.
• C) A change in the environment is likely to stimulate overall demand for Widgets.
• D) Competitors have announced that they intend to keep prices at current levels.
• E) Relaxation of import restrictions would lead to foreign competitors flooding the market.

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