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According to an independent computer-industry analyst, the new Regent microcomputer is of high quality, is fast, and costs less than any currently existing competing model. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the manufacturer’s prospectus does, that the Regent will quickly establish itself as a fast-selling, low-priced alternative to currently available microcomputers.
Which of the following, if true, would LEAST weaken the argument above?
(A) Many retailers already carry one or more low-priced microcomputer models and are disinclined to carry another.
(B) Several faster and lower-priced models of microcomputers will soon be introduced by other computer manufacturers.
(C) The Regent Corporation’s microcomputer can be used in conjunction with higher-priced microcomputers manufactured by other companies.
(D) Most of those individuals and companies that could be expected to make up the potential market for the Regent microcomputer have already filled their microcomputer needs.
(E) The independent computer-industry analyst whose assessment was incorporated in the prospectus has used measures of quality that are not universally accepted by the computer-buying public.
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C.
which one LEAST weaken. I read is which one strenthen(my strategy offcourse, not necessarily true).
Except C all else weaken argument.
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Clearly, (C).
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I think C least weakens the argument. It does not suggest in any sense if people will not want to purchase a Regenet microcomputer.
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go C go...
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I'm with C too...all others weaken the argument
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I think C is the best choice
A - Weakens
B - May weaken
C - Doesn't do any harm
D - Weakens
E - Not relevant
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C, with the crowd!
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Matt taught me
LEAST weaken questions should be viewed as " Strengthen" so
C is the answer strengthen the Regent Microcomputer.
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Yes Least weaken is to look for a strengthner choice but could you please explain why C is correct?
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Yes i second baski6.
C is the one.
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I beleive that all others almost weaken the argument or are out of scope.C does not strenghten it altogether.But it weakens it to the least.Since "Regent Corporation’s microcomputer can be used in conjunction" so their sales will increase but not decrease.Since it is "can" and not "have".If they "had" to be used in conjunction then it would weaken the argument.Hence (C0 is correct.
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B for me.
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baski6 wrote: Matt taught me
LEAST weaken questions should be viewed as " Strengthen" so
C is the answer strengthen the Regent Microcomputer.
Works every time. Actually, this is an MGMAT stategy.
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It has to be C...
Ayushi, next time would you please post the OA a little later?! 
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C neither strenthens it nor weakens it. All other choices weaken the argument.
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Re: CR: Regent microcomputer [#permalink]
13 Sep 2011, 19:31
gmat2006 wrote: According to an independent computer-industry analyst, the new Regent microcomputer is of high quality, is fast, and costs less than any currently existing competing model. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the manufacturer’s prospectus does, that the Regent will quickly establish itself as a fast-selling, low-priced alternative to currently available microcomputers.
Because the Regent microcomputers are high quality, fast, and cheap microcomputers, they will be sold at considerably high rate soon.
Which of the following, if true, would LEAST weaken the argument above?
(A) Many retailers already carry one or more low-priced microcomputer models and are disinclined to carry another.
It is targeting one of the reasons used as a basis for the conclusion, COST. Retailers won't buy new microcomputers on the basis of their low cost. While this is not an absolute weakener because retailers may see other such other good qualities of the microcomputer as its speed or its quality, this does weaken the conclusion to an extent.
(B) Several faster and lower-priced models of microcomputers will soon be introduced by other computer manufacturers.
Just speed or the low price can't increase its sale then. Two of the factors used as the basis of conclusion are targeted. Quality is the only factor that's not directly targeted, but this again weakens the argument to an extent.
(C) The Regent Corporation’s microcomputer can be used in conjunction with higher-priced microcomputers manufactured by other companies.
This is at least not worse, if not better. It shows that the microcomputer can complement the higher-priced microcomputers. Correct.
(D) Most of those individuals and companies that could be expected to make up the potential market for the Regent microcomputer have already filled their microcomputer needs.
The prospective buyers have already saturated their inventory that may lead to drastic reduction in sales and demand, something contrary to Analyst's anticipation.
(E) The independent computer-industry analyst whose assessment was incorporated in the prospectus has used measures of quality that are not universally accepted by the computer-buying public.
What Analyst called high quality may not be high quality after all. Weakens.
Ans: "C"
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Re: CR: Regent microcomputer [#permalink]
14 Sep 2011, 02:17
i will also go for C with simple strategy which one is strengthening the conclusion. fluke wrote: gmat2006 wrote: According to an independent computer-industry analyst, the new Regent microcomputer is of high quality, is fast, and costs less than any currently existing competing model. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, as the manufacturer’s prospectus does, that the Regent will quickly establish itself as a fast-selling, low-priced alternative to currently available microcomputers.
Because the Regent microcomputers are high quality, fast, and cheap microcomputers, they will be sold at considerably high rate soon.
Which of the following, if true, would LEAST weaken the argument above?
(A) Many retailers already carry one or more low-priced microcomputer models and are disinclined to carry another.
It is targeting one of the reasons used as a basis for the conclusion, COST. Retailers won't buy new microcomputers on the basis of their low cost. While this is not an absolute weakener because retailers may see other such other good qualities of the microcomputer as its speed or its quality, this does weaken the conclusion to an extent.
(B) Several faster and lower-priced models of microcomputers will soon be introduced by other computer manufacturers.
Just speed or the low price can't increase its sale then. Two of the factors used as the basis of conclusion are targeted. Quality is the only factor that's not directly targeted, but this again weakens the argument to an extent.
(C) The Regent Corporation’s microcomputer can be used in conjunction with higher-priced microcomputers manufactured by other companies.
This is at least not worse, if not better. It shows that the microcomputer can complement the higher-priced microcomputers. Correct.
(D) Most of those individuals and companies that could be expected to make up the potential market for the Regent microcomputer have already filled their microcomputer needs.
The prospective buyers have already saturated their inventory that may lead to drastic reduction in sales and demand, something contrary to Analyst's anticipation.
(E) The independent computer-industry analyst whose assessment was incorporated in the prospectus has used measures of quality that are not universally accepted by the computer-buying public.
What Analyst called high quality may not be high quality after all. Weakens.
Ans: "C" |
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