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Since GE reached their end of quarter goals for sales of new turbines, GE directors have stopped questioning the bold new design changes recently incorporated in the new turbine. Directors argue that the new turbine has been bought by all major engine manufacturers, so these design changes must be worth the incremental costs. However, major engine manufacturers always purchase any new engine design for evaluation. The mere initial purchase is not a guarantee that they will use the design in their products.
In the above argument, the two bold face portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second is a reason for questioning that support.
(B) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second provides another conclusion which is the main conclusion for the passage.
(C) The first is a position taken by GE directors; the second is a position taken by the author of the argument.
(D) The first is the evidence used to support a conclusion; the second is the position taken by the author of the argument.
(E) The first and second are opposing premises, both of which cannot be true simultaneously.
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In the above argument, the two bold face portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second is a reason for questioning that support.
(B) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second provides another conclusion which is the main conclusion for the passage.
(C) The first is a position taken by GE directors; the second is a position taken by the author of the argument.
(D) The first is the evidence used to support a conclusion; the second is the position taken by the author of the argument.
(E) The first and second are opposing premises, both of which cannot be true simultaneously.
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The first bold statement states evidence that new turbines are sold hence supports the conclusion that the new design might be good.
The second bold statement questions the validity of reaching a conclusion based on the evidence which does not specify whether the turbines will be sold post-initial sales or not.
(A) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second is a reason for questioning that support. (This directly relates to the spotted reasoning. keep this aside)
(B) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second provides another conclusion which is the main conclusion for the passage. (second is not providing another conclusion but contradiction the first conclusion's evidence) (Eliminate)
(C) The first is a position taken by GE directors; the second is a position taken by the author of the argument. (Can't assume which conclusion is drawn by whom) (Eliminate)
(D) The first is the evidence used to support a conclusion; the second is the position taken by the author of the argument. (Can't assume the second sentence is author's POV) (Eliminate)
(E) The first and second are opposing premises, both of which cannot be true simultaneously. (second bold statement is not directed towards another conclusion but opposes the first) (Eliminate)
Answer is A
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The second bold statement questions the validity of reaching a conclusion based on the evidence which does not specify whether the turbines will be sold post-initial sales or not.
(A) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second is a reason for questioning that support. (This directly relates to the spotted reasoning. keep this aside)
(B) The first is evidence to support a conclusion; the second provides another conclusion which is the main conclusion for the passage. (second is not providing another conclusion but contradiction the first conclusion's evidence) (Eliminate)
(C) The first is a position taken by GE directors; the second is a position taken by the author of the argument. (Can't assume which conclusion is drawn by whom) (Eliminate)
(D) The first is the evidence used to support a conclusion; the second is the position taken by the author of the argument. (Can't assume the second sentence is author's POV) (Eliminate)
(E) The first and second are opposing premises, both of which cannot be true simultaneously. (second bold statement is not directed towards another conclusion but opposes the first) (Eliminate)
Answer is A
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Directors argue that the new turbine has been bought by all major engine manufacturers, so these design changes must be worth the incremental costs.
The underlined part is the conclusion made by directors and first bold faced statement supports this conclusion
However, major engine manufacturers always purchase any new engine design for evaluation. The mere initial purchase is not a guarantee that they will use the design in their products.
The underlined part is conclusion drawn by the author and second bold face part supports authors conclusion.
The key is to notice the opposing tone used by author, its like he is rejecting whatever the directors said. We can say both boldfaces are parts of opposing arguments.
Also, first boldface can be termed as an evidence, as it is a real historical event. Second boldface, as we discussed, is support for authors argument.
Option A perfectly fits our analysis.
The underlined part is the conclusion made by directors and first bold faced statement supports this conclusion
However, major engine manufacturers always purchase any new engine design for evaluation. The mere initial purchase is not a guarantee that they will use the design in their products.
The underlined part is conclusion drawn by the author and second bold face part supports authors conclusion.
The key is to notice the opposing tone used by author, its like he is rejecting whatever the directors said. We can say both boldfaces are parts of opposing arguments.
Also, first boldface can be termed as an evidence, as it is a real historical event. Second boldface, as we discussed, is support for authors argument.
Option A perfectly fits our analysis.
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