A major film studio announced the release date of a movie based on a

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A major film studio announced the release date of a movie based on a novel that was a bestseller when it was first published but that has been out of print for nearly fifteen years. Hoping to capitalize on the anticipated success of the movie, the publisher who owns the copyright on the novel plans to print a new edition that will be released the same week the film premieres.

Each of the following, if true, supports the soundness of the publisher’s plan to capitalize on the success of the film EXCEPT:

(A) Books with the words "now a major motion picture" printed on the cover generally sell better than books without those words printed on the cover.

(B) Twenty years ago, the publisher created a limited edition of the novel, consisting of 5,000 copies each personally signed by the now-deceased author, and all 5,000 copies were sold in less than 6 months after the books were printed.

(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels.

(D) Existing copies of the novel are hard to find and are often sold for prices up to 10 times higher than the price at which the publisher plans to sell copies of the new edition.

(E) Many of the trailer advertisements for the new movie will state the name and author of the bestselling novel on which the movie is based.

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GMATNinja · Accepted Answer

Currently, the book is out of print, so there are no novels to sell. The publisher believes that, if the movie is successful, people will want to buy the novel on which it is based. Thus, the publisher hopes to capitalize on the anticipated success of the movie by printing a new edition of the novel.

We are looking for an answer choice that does NOT support the soundness of the publisher's plan, so we should cross out anything that DOES support the soundness of the plan:

The publisher hopes that the success of the movie will boost sales of the novel. This statement suggests that the new novel will likely sell better than other books without those words printed on the cover. This evidence supports the soundness of the publisher's plan, so (A) can be eliminated.

This statement suggests that sales of the novel could be boosted by creating a limited-edition version signed by the author. Since the author is deceased, this is no longer possible. This statement does not provide any evidence to support that the release of a successful movie will boost sales of the novel on which it is based. Although it does not suggest that the publisher's plan will fail, this statement does not support the soundness of the plan. (B) looks good.

"(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels."
This statement suggests that the release of a movie will boost sales of a novel on which the movie is based. This supports the soundness of the publisher's plan, so eliminate (C).

If, despite the success of the movie, nobody wants to buy the book, the publisher's plan will fail. This statement suggests that there  is  demand for the novel. This, in turn, suggests that people will want to buy new editions of the novel, contributing to the success of the publisher's plan. Eliminate (D).

If nobody knows about the novel, the success of the movie will not boost sales of the novel. This statement tells us that the novel WILL be publicized, supporting the publisher's plan. Eliminate (E).

Choice (B) is the best because it is the only choice that does NOT support the soundness of the publisher’s plan to capitalize on the success of the film.

gmatexam439 · Answer

My answer: B (Awaiting OA)

A major film studio announced the release date of a movie based on a novel that was a bestseller when it was first published but that has been out of print for nearly fifteen years. Hoping to capitalize on the anticipated success of the movie, the publisher who owns the copyright on the novel plans to print a new edition that will be released the same week the film premieres.

Each of the following, if true, supports the soundness of the publisher’s plan to capitalize on the success of the film EXCEPT:
 
(A) Books with the words "now a major motion picture" printed on the cover generally sell better than books without those words printed on the cover.
 This will definitely boost the sales of the new novel.

(B) Twenty years ago, the publisher created a limited edition of the novel, consisting of 5,000 copies each personally signed by the now-deceased author, and all 5,000 copies were sold in less than 6 months after the books were printed.
 This option doesn't talk about the current scenario. It only tells us that the book had really good sales and the same can be inferred from the passage as well.

(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels.
 This option relates the success of the sale of novels to the success of movie.

(D) Existing copies of the novel are hard to find and are often sold for prices up to 10 times higher than the price at which the publisher plans to sell copies of the new edition.
 If people are dying to buy books at 10 times the price, then the author will be benefited from the publishing of the novel.

(E) Many of the trailer advertisements for the new movie will state the name and author of the bestselling novel on which the movie is based.
 This shows that the author will become famous and thus it will be beneficial for the author to write another novel.

kill3rlook5 · Answer

Option B is an option that doesn't mention anything about the current situation. The option does'nt detail any relation between the Movie release and its anticipated effect on the book sales.

Hence B

shoumkrish · Answer

(A) Books with the words "now a major motion picture" printed on the cover generally sell better than books without those words printed on the cover.
 Good plan to capitalize on the success of the film if the movie is successful. People might want to read the book after watching the movie. Does not weaken.

(B) Twenty years ago, the publisher created a limited edition of the novel, consisting of 5,000 copies each personally signed by the now-deceased author, and all 5,000 copies were sold in less than 6 months after the books were printed.
 Weakener. The earlier editions were signed by the author but the new prints won't be. So, people might not be interested to buy the newer editions.

(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels.
 Since novels written by the author sold more immediately after movies released, it could do well this time as well. Does not weaken.

(D) Existing copies of the novel are hard to find and are often sold for prices up to 10 times higher than the price at which the publisher plans to sell copies of the new edition.
 Again a good plan to capitalize on the success of the film since memories of the book will be refreshed in the minds of the people. Moreover, this novel is selling at a premium currently. So, people will prefer to buy their own copies at marked price. Does not weaken.

(E) Many of the trailer advertisements for the new movie will state the name and author of the bestselling novel on which the movie is based.
 Awesome. More people might tend to buy the book if the movie is successful. Does not weaken.

Skywalker18 · Answer

A major film studio announced the release date of a movie based on a novel that was a bestseller when it was first published but that has been out of print for nearly fifteen years. Hoping to capitalize on the anticipated success of the movie, the publisher who owns the copyright on the novel plans to print a new edition that will be released the same week the film premieres.

Type - strengthen except
Boil it down - Hoping to capitalize on the anticipated success of the movie, the publisher who owns the copyright on the novel plans to print a new edition that will be released the same week the film premieres.

(A) Books with the words "now a major motion picture" printed on the cover generally sell better than books without those words printed on the cover. - Incorrect - strengthens that sale of new edition will be good

(B) Twenty years ago, the publisher created a limited edition of the novel, consisting of 5,000 copies each personally signed by the now-deceased author, and all 5,000 copies were sold in less than 6 months after the books were printed. - Correct - irrelevant - this happened 20 years ago and we can't replicate the same success since author is deceased

(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels. - Incorrect - if sales increased for other books by same author after studios released movies based on those novels , then sales should increase for this too

(D) Existing copies of the novel are hard to find and are often sold for prices up to 10 times higher than the price at which the publisher plans to sell copies of the new edition.

(E) Many of the trailer advertisements for the new movie will state the name and author of the bestselling novel on which the movie is based. - Incorrect - this will publicise the novel and thus should boost its sales

Answer B

ffsalek · Answer

In choice (A) , how do we know that the editions the publisher will print will contain the words " major picture in motion" on them !
If we don't know that, we cannot say that they can sell better!

rsmalan · Answer

Hello souvik101990

Thank you for posting a good CR question here.

Understanding the passage:
> Studio announced release date of a movie
 > movie is based on a novel
 > novel was a bestseller
 > it has been out of print for 15 years
> publisher of novel wants to print a new edition
 > this is because publisher hopes to capitalise on success of movie
 >he plans to release it the same week film premieres

Question stem: question is asking to find the option that does not support the publishers plan to capitalise on the opportunity.

Answer Choice Analysis:

(A) Books with the words "now a major motion picture" printed on the cover generally sell better than books without those words printed on the cover. 
This supports the publisher's plan by stating that books that have 'now a major motion picture' printed on the cover sell better.

(B) Twenty years ago, the publisher created a limited edition of the novel, consisting of 5,000 copies each personally signed by the now-deceased author, and all 5,000 copies were sold in less than 6 months after the books were printed. 
This option does not talk about the present scenario. It gives information that is in past. Thus, we cannot elicit any support for the publisher's plan. This is the correct answer.
 
(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels. 
This supports the publisher's plan by stating that books that after major film studios released movies based on novels, the novels by same author experienced spikes in sales.
 
(D) Existing copies of the novel are hard to find and are often sold for prices up to 10 times higher than the price at which the publisher plans to sell copies of the new edition. 
This explains the demand for the novel in present times and thus supports the plan of the publisher.

(E) Many of the trailer advertisements for the new movie will state the name and author of the bestselling novel on which the movie is based. 
This supports the publisher's plan by stating that trailers will state name and author of the novel, providing it the publicity.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option (B).

Have I elaborated enough? Is there anything you would want me to clarify?
Pls share your thoughts.

jkrishh7 · Answer

A major film studio announced the release date of a movie based on a novel that was a bestseller when it was first published but that has been out of print for nearly fifteen years. Hoping to capitalize on the anticipated success of the movie, the publisher who owns the copyright on the novel plans to print a new edition that will be released the same week the film premieres.

Each of the following, if true, supports the soundness of the publisher’s plan to capitalize on the success of the film  EXCEPT :

(A) Books with the words "now a major motion picture" printed on the cover generally sell better than books without those words printed on the cover. (Boost the plan)

(B)  Twenty years ago, the publisher created a limited edition of the novel, consisting of 5,000 copies each personally signed by the now-deceased author, and all 5,000 copies were sold in less than 6 months after the books were printed.  (It appears only signed copy of books were sought after by readers and now the author is dead, it is very unlikely that readers buy this book with same enthusiasm)

(C) Multiple novels by the same author experienced a brief spike in sales after major film studios released movies based on those novels. (may help in increasing earning from the movie.)

(D) Existing copies of the novel are hard to find and are often sold for prices up to 10 times higher than the price at which the publisher plans to sell copies of the new edition. (the book is already popular and if available for a cheaper price, will be most sought after)

(E) Many of the trailer advertisements for the new movie will state the name and author of the bestselling novel on which the movie is based.(Likely to boost the sale of books and market value of the film)

GDT · Answer

MentorTutoring

Though I arrived at the right answer B, I want to ask you something about E

E says that since film trailer will show novel's and its author's name so, it will get publicity which might boost sales of the novel

But in a similar question on GMAT Club with different answer options, there is an option which says the actress of the film has spoken about her love for that novel
So, isn't this option also supporting the publisher's plan.

Here is link to that Question - https://gmatclub.com/forum/a-major-film ... 32033.html

Kindly help with this

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Each of the following, if true, supports the soundness of the publisher’s plan to capitalize on the success of the film EXCEPT:

You are right but question is asking otherwise (Except Trap by GMAT)

Thanks in advance!

jkrishh7 · Answer

AndrewN · Answer

Hello,  GDT . Yes, you are correct, but as  jkrishh7  and others have pointed out above, the frame of the question is such that you are looking for the odd one out among the answer choices, the one that will  not  support  the soundness of the publisher’s plan to capitalize on the success of the film . Rule #1 should always be to  answer the question that is being asked . I have seen GMAC™ recycle the same passage before but create an entirely new question from it, a fact that shows you have to pay attention to the question stem--the two answers were nowhere near the same to their respective questions. I also like to say that a student can achieve a 30-point increase just by being more mindful of the question, that the difference between the 720 student and the 750 student often has little to do with ability, but much more to do with organization of thought.

I will take a look at the other question you linked to. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

- Andrew

GDT · Answer

Hi  MentorTutoring

Both the questions ask us to select the option which does not support the plan

Though I completely agree with this question's answer, when I attempted the one whose link I've attached I selected the option C instead of D (The given ans)

These were the 2 options:
C. The publisher received two hundred thousand dollars after selling the production rights to the film studio.
D. The actress playing the lead in the film has discussed her love for the novel in nationally televised interviews.

So, the option which does not support the plan should be C as it does not explain why the plan to sell a new edition will be successful. Publisher has sold production rights does not according to me justify why the novel will also sell well. On the other hand, D gives publicity to the novel. So, similar to the trailer thing, actress has also publicized the novel and thus, D supports the plan.

What do you think about this?

AndrewN · Answer

I have posted a response in the other thread on that question. In short, I agree with you. The other question is more problematic.

- Andrew

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