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Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
 09 Mar 2011, 20:13
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Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing advertisements allows publishers to keep the prices per copy of their publications much lower than would otherwise be possible. Therefore, consumers benefit economically from advertising. Consumer: But who pays for the advertising that pays for low-priced newspapers and magazines? We consumers do, because advertisers pass along advertising costs to us through the higher prices they charge for their products. Which of the following best describes how the consumer counters the advertiser’s argument? (A) By alleging something that, if true, would weaken the plausibility of the advertiser’s conclusion (B) By questioning the truth of the purportedly factual statement on which the advertiser’s conclusion is based (C) By offering an interpretation of the advertiser’s opening statement that, if accurate, shows that there is an implicit contradiction in it (D) By pointing out that the advertiser’s point of view is biased (E) By arguing that the advertiser too narrowly restricts the discussion to the effects of advertising that are economic
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
10 Mar 2011, 04:09
A : consumer benefit
C : consumers end up paying for the benefit
"C" contradicts "A" by providing evidence that weakens A's conclusion. That's A
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
12 Mar 2011, 07:50
dips wrote: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing advertisements allows publishers to keep the prices per copy of their publications much lower than would otherwise be possible. Therefore, consumers benefit economically from advertising.
Consumer: But who pays for the advertising that pays for low-priced newspapers and magazines? We consumers do, because advertisers pass along advertising costs to us through the higher prices they charge for their products.
Which of the following best describes how the consumer counters the advertiser’s argument?
(A) By alleging something that, if true, would weaken the plausibility of the advertiser’s conclusion
(B) By questioning the truth of the purportedly factual statement on which the advertiser’s conclusion is based
(C) By offering an interpretation of the advertiser’s opening statement that, if accurate, shows that there is an implicit contradiction in it
(D) By pointing out that the advertiser’s point of view is biased
(E) By arguing that the advertiser too narrowly restricts the discussion to the effects of advertising that are economic hmmm i think the answer should be B but dont know why its A. i am not convinced with A much... i need expert's explanation please!
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
16 Mar 2011, 06:40
Not sure about why is C wrong...
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
17 Mar 2011, 12:42
Could someone pls explain why C is not correct
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
17 Mar 2011, 21:30
I found C a distraction. No statements are "implicit contradiction" unless they are paradox. Advertiser has a point. Posted from my mobile device 
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
18 Mar 2011, 15:07
In C, there is no implicit contradiction, A and B is very close....
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Re: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing [#permalink]
18 Mar 2011, 21:02
The answer is C because C is directly attacking A's conclusion that "Consumers are benefited". As per Powerscore CR, once we separate the premises and conclusion of A's argument, it's clear that C does not interpret anything, and also "but" is a strong contradictory/contrast word.
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
07 Sep 2012, 13:02
dips wrote: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn by publishing advertisements allows publishers to keep the prices per copy of their publications much lower than would otherwise be possible. Therefore, consumers benefit economically from advertising.
Consumer: But who pays for the advertising that pays for low-priced newspapers and magazines? We consumers do, because advertisers pass along advertising costs to us through the higher prices they charge for their products.
Which of the following best describes how the consumer counters the advertiser’s argument?
(A) By alleging something that, if true, would weaken the plausibility of the advertiser’s conclusion
(B) By questioning the truth of the purportedly factual statement on which the advertiser’s conclusion is based
(C) By offering an interpretation of the advertiser’s opening statement that, if accurate, shows that there is an implicit contradiction in it
(D) By pointing out that the advertiser’s point of view is biased
(E) By arguing that the advertiser too narrowly restricts the discussion to the effects of advertising that are economic Can someone explain why 'E" is wrong.
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
07 Sep 2012, 14:09
As for (C), I don't see any implicit contradiction in the advertiser's claim. An implicit contradiction would render the argument invalid without the consumer having to pipe up in the first place. What the consumer does is points out something that, if true (low-priced newspapers end up costing consumers more because of advertising) would weaken the advertiser's argument, which is answer (A). As for (B), what is the factual statement that is being questioned? The advertiser is making a claim, and the advertising is challenging the validity of that claim.
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
07 Sep 2012, 17:40
There is no contradiction in the advertiser's statement. Hence choice C is not true.
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
08 Sep 2012, 04:29
ChrisLele wrote: As for (C), I don't see any implicit contradiction in the advertiser's claim. An implicit contradiction would render the argument invalid without the consumer having to pipe up in the first place. What the consumer does is points out something that, if true (low-priced newspapers end up costing consumers more because of advertising) would weaken the advertiser's argument, which is answer (A).
As for (B), what is the factual statement that is being questioned? The advertiser is making a claim, and the advertising is challenging the validity of that claim. Can you please explain why 'E' is wrong. OA is 'A'. But for me 'E' is right, as it clearly explain that Advertiser is narrowly thinking on his explanation.
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
08 Sep 2012, 06:27
(E) By arguing that the advertiser too narrowly restricts the discussion to the effects of advertising that are economicDear Jitgoel, Here is choice E for you. Can you review the choice while focusing on the underlined portion and argue if the consumer's counter follows along those lines. Take a minute to think and I am sure you will get the answer. Ask your self - 1. What does "that are economic mean" 2. Does the consumer's counter apply to the above given this context. Isn't consumer's argument about effects that are economic. s
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
08 Sep 2012, 21:46
egmat wrote: (E) By arguing that the advertiser too narrowly restricts the discussion to the effects of advertising that are economic
Dear Jitgoel, Here is choice E for you. Can you review the choice while focusing on the underlined portion and argue if the consumer's counter follows along those lines. Take a minute to think and I am sure you will get the answer. Ask your self -
1. What does "that are economic mean"
2. Does the consumer's counter apply to the above given this context. Isn't consumer's argument about effects that are economic.
s I have not concentrated on the last three words "that are economic". Thanks for the explanation
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Re: Advertiser: The revenue that newspapers and magazines earn [#permalink]
10 Sep 2012, 01:23
ChrisLele wrote: As for (C), I don't see any implicit contradiction in the advertiser's claim. An implicit contradiction would render the argument invalid without the consumer having to pipe up in the first place. What the consumer does is points out something that, if true (low-priced newspapers end up costing consumers more because of advertising) would weaken the advertiser's argument, which is answer (A).
As for (B), what is the factual statement that is being questioned? The advertiser is making a claim, and the advertising is challenging the validity of that claim. Hi Chris Why do you say there is no implicit contadiction in the advertiser's claim? (I think there is a contradiction which has been highlighted by the consumer in its statement) I did not get this point of yours "implicit contradiction would render the argument invalid without the consumer having to pipe up in the first place. " Please, if possible, explain.
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