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12 Jul 2024, 00:42
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Analyst Claim: The sales and pre-orders of electric cars in urban areas will significantly increase this year. The primary reason for this increase is that ongoing improvements in battery technology have substantially lowered the cost of electric cars, making them more affordable for city dwellers.
Which of the following is an assumption made in drawing the conclusion above?
Conclusion -> The sales and pre-orders of electric cars in urban areas will significantly increase mainly because of substantially decrease in cost of electric cars.
(A) Urban infrastructure, such as charging stations, will become more widely available in city areas this year.
not relevant to conclusion. Wrong Choice
(B) The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and comfort, is on par with that of gasoline-powered cars.
not relevant to conclusion. Wrong Choice
(C) City dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
The conclusion is based on the assumption that cost savings is the main motivator of City dwellers when choosing a vehicle. Correct Choice
(D) The cost of gasoline will remain stable throughout the year.
not relevant to conclusion. Wrong Choice
(E) The production of electric cars will be sufficient to meet the increased consumer demand this year.
not relevant to conclusion. As the argument considers both sales and pre-orders of electric cars, the supply is not a concern. Wrong Choice
Which of the following is an assumption made in drawing the conclusion above?
Conclusion -> The sales and pre-orders of electric cars in urban areas will significantly increase mainly because of substantially decrease in cost of electric cars.
(A) Urban infrastructure, such as charging stations, will become more widely available in city areas this year.
not relevant to conclusion. Wrong Choice
(B) The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and comfort, is on par with that of gasoline-powered cars.
not relevant to conclusion. Wrong Choice
(C) City dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
The conclusion is based on the assumption that cost savings is the main motivator of City dwellers when choosing a vehicle. Correct Choice
(D) The cost of gasoline will remain stable throughout the year.
not relevant to conclusion. Wrong Choice
(E) The production of electric cars will be sufficient to meet the increased consumer demand this year.
not relevant to conclusion. As the argument considers both sales and pre-orders of electric cars, the supply is not a concern. Wrong Choice
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12 Jul 2024, 00:45
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Answer: C
(A) Urban infrastructure, such as charging stations, will become more widely available in city areas this year.
- This would support the conclusion but isn't necessary for the analyst's primary reason (cost reduction) to lead to increased sales. Eliminate.
(B) The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and comfort, is on par with that of gasoline-powered cars.
- While this could influence sales, the argument focuses on cost as the primary reason for increased sales. Thus, this is not the core assumption needed. Eliminate.
(C) City dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
- This is directly tied to the argument. For the lower cost of electric cars to result in increased sales, city dwellers must prioritize cost savings when deciding on a vehicle. If they are not motivated by cost savings, the reduced cost may not lead to increased sales. Keep.
(D) The cost of gasoline will remain stable throughout the year.
- The argument does not depend on the cost of gasoline remaining stable; it focuses on the reduced cost of electric cars.
(E) The production of electric cars will be sufficient to meet the increased consumer demand this year.
- Even if it's not, that doesn't disprove the increased sales and pre-orders of the electric car.
(A) Urban infrastructure, such as charging stations, will become more widely available in city areas this year.
- This would support the conclusion but isn't necessary for the analyst's primary reason (cost reduction) to lead to increased sales. Eliminate.
(B) The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and comfort, is on par with that of gasoline-powered cars.
- While this could influence sales, the argument focuses on cost as the primary reason for increased sales. Thus, this is not the core assumption needed. Eliminate.
(C) City dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
- This is directly tied to the argument. For the lower cost of electric cars to result in increased sales, city dwellers must prioritize cost savings when deciding on a vehicle. If they are not motivated by cost savings, the reduced cost may not lead to increased sales. Keep.
(D) The cost of gasoline will remain stable throughout the year.
- The argument does not depend on the cost of gasoline remaining stable; it focuses on the reduced cost of electric cars.
(E) The production of electric cars will be sufficient to meet the increased consumer demand this year.
- Even if it's not, that doesn't disprove the increased sales and pre-orders of the electric car.
12 Jul 2024, 00:52
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The conclusion in the analyst's claim is that the sales and pre-orders of electric cars in urban areas will significantly increase due to the improvements in battery technology lowering the cost of electric cars.To reach this conclusion, the argument must assume that the cost of the electric cars is a significant factor for city dwellers when choosing a vehicle. Therefore, an underlying assumption is that city dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
Thus, the correct answer is:
(C) City dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
Why others do not work:
(A) Urban infrastructure, such as charging stations, will become more widely available in city areas this year.
While improved infrastructure could support the use of electric cars, the argument claims that the primary reason for the increase in sales and pre-orders is the reduced cost from battery improvements. Even without more widely available infrastructure, people could still be motivated by the lower prices and decide to purchase electric cars. Thus, this is not a necessary assumption for the conclusion.
(B) The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and comfort, is on par with that of gasoline-powered cars.
Although performance parity could be a factor in choosing a car, the argument hinges on the cost reduction from battery technology improvements. Even if electric cars do not match gasoline-powered cars in speed and comfort, the significantly lower cost could still drive increased sales and pre-orders. Therefore, this is not a necessary assumption for the conclusion.
(D) The cost of gasoline will remain stable throughout the year.
This option pertains to the stability of gasoline prices. While fluctuating gasoline prices could affect the relative attractiveness of electric cars, the argument does not mention or depend on gasoline prices. The assumption necessary for the conclusion focuses on the reduced cost of electric cars due to battery improvements, not the stability of gasoline prices.
(E) The production of electric cars will be sufficient to meet the increased consumer demand this year.
This option addresses the supply side of the electric car market. Since the passage specifically mentions both sales and pre-orders, it implies that the availability of electric cars to meet the current demand is not a concern in drawing the conclusion. The analyst's claim focuses on the expected increase in demand due to reduced costs from battery improvements. Therefore, the production capacity does not need to be assumed for the conclusion about increased sales and pre-orders to hold. Thus, this option is not an assumption made in the argument.
Thus, the correct answer is:
(C) City dwellers are primarily motivated by cost savings when choosing a vehicle.
Why others do not work:
(A) Urban infrastructure, such as charging stations, will become more widely available in city areas this year.
While improved infrastructure could support the use of electric cars, the argument claims that the primary reason for the increase in sales and pre-orders is the reduced cost from battery improvements. Even without more widely available infrastructure, people could still be motivated by the lower prices and decide to purchase electric cars. Thus, this is not a necessary assumption for the conclusion.
(B) The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and comfort, is on par with that of gasoline-powered cars.
Although performance parity could be a factor in choosing a car, the argument hinges on the cost reduction from battery technology improvements. Even if electric cars do not match gasoline-powered cars in speed and comfort, the significantly lower cost could still drive increased sales and pre-orders. Therefore, this is not a necessary assumption for the conclusion.
(D) The cost of gasoline will remain stable throughout the year.
This option pertains to the stability of gasoline prices. While fluctuating gasoline prices could affect the relative attractiveness of electric cars, the argument does not mention or depend on gasoline prices. The assumption necessary for the conclusion focuses on the reduced cost of electric cars due to battery improvements, not the stability of gasoline prices.
(E) The production of electric cars will be sufficient to meet the increased consumer demand this year.
This option addresses the supply side of the electric car market. Since the passage specifically mentions both sales and pre-orders, it implies that the availability of electric cars to meet the current demand is not a concern in drawing the conclusion. The analyst's claim focuses on the expected increase in demand due to reduced costs from battery improvements. Therefore, the production capacity does not need to be assumed for the conclusion about increased sales and pre-orders to hold. Thus, this option is not an assumption made in the argument.
