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12 Feb 2021, 03:42
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In Alvarina, the demand for Aloe Vera has increased exponentially since its cosmetic properties have become widely known. The plant has long been a primary source of fodder for the livestock and now the animal breeders are finding it difficult to sustain their profit margins while feeding their livestock Aloe Vera because of its high price. They are being advised to grow their own Aloe Vera, since they own plenty of land, so as to maintain their profits from livestock business.
Which of the following, if true, raises the most serious doubt concerning the prospects for success of the solution proposed above?
A. The animal breeders could earn higher profits if they switched from breeding livestock to only growing Aloe Vera.
B. Aloe Vera requires significant quantities of water, competing with the livestock for it to the extent that the breeders will have to buy it.
C. The climate of Alvarina is not suitable for growing Malfa, a plant that could serve as fodder for the livestock.
D. Many cosmetic manufacturers now use Aloe Vera for most of their products in order to take advantage of the growing popularity of the plant.
E. The cost of growing Aloe Vera is significantly less than the price the breeders have to pay for buying it from outside.
Which of the following, if true, raises the most serious doubt concerning the prospects for success of the solution proposed above?
A. The animal breeders could earn higher profits if they switched from breeding livestock to only growing Aloe Vera.
B. Aloe Vera requires significant quantities of water, competing with the livestock for it to the extent that the breeders will have to buy it.
C. The climate of Alvarina is not suitable for growing Malfa, a plant that could serve as fodder for the livestock.
D. Many cosmetic manufacturers now use Aloe Vera for most of their products in order to take advantage of the growing popularity of the plant.
E. The cost of growing Aloe Vera is significantly less than the price the breeders have to pay for buying it from outside.
14 Feb 2021, 05:17
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Since the question talks about increasing the Profit by growing Aloe Vera we need to find any choice which says they can't achieve profit.
A. The animal breeders could earn higher profits if they switched from breeding livestock to only growing Aloe Vera. - This is Out of scope. Provides an Alternate Explanation not given in the question ( X )
B. Aloe Vera requires significant quantities of water, competing with the livestock for it to the extent that the breeders will have to buy it. - This affects the conclusion since ALoe Vera requires the lot of Water and Animals also need water to survive it would be difficult for the Breeders to sustain both. They would need to buy extra water which would increase their Expenses and decrease their Profits ( ✔ )
C. The climate of Alvarina is not suitable for growing Malfa, a plant that could serve as fodder for the livestock. - IRRELEVANT ( X )
D. Many cosmetic manufacturers now use Aloe Vera for most of their products in order to take advantage of the growing popularity of the plant. - IRRELEVANT ( X )
E. The cost of growing Aloe Vera is significantly less than the price the breeders have to pay for buying it from outside. - IRRELEVANT ( X)
Since the question talks about increasing the Profit by growing Aloe Vera we need to find any choice which says they can't achieve profit.
A. The animal breeders could earn higher profits if they switched from breeding livestock to only growing Aloe Vera. - This is Out of scope. Provides an Alternate Explanation not given in the question ( X )
B. Aloe Vera requires significant quantities of water, competing with the livestock for it to the extent that the breeders will have to buy it. - This affects the conclusion since ALoe Vera requires the lot of Water and Animals also need water to survive it would be difficult for the Breeders to sustain both. They would need to buy extra water which would increase their Expenses and decrease their Profits ( ✔ )
C. The climate of Alvarina is not suitable for growing Malfa, a plant that could serve as fodder for the livestock. - IRRELEVANT ( X )
D. Many cosmetic manufacturers now use Aloe Vera for most of their products in order to take advantage of the growing popularity of the plant. - IRRELEVANT ( X )
E. The cost of growing Aloe Vera is significantly less than the price the breeders have to pay for buying it from outside. - IRRELEVANT ( X)
18 Feb 2021, 01:23
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I need to find some option that indicates that growing Aloe Vera by themselves will not help in earning their profits from livestock business.
A. The animal breeders could earn higher profits if they switched from breeding livestock to only growing Aloe Vera.
Out of scope: We need to determine profits from livestock business; not from other business
B. Aloe Vera requires significant quantities of water, competing with the livestock for it to the extent that the breeders will have to buy it.
Shows the reasoning that livestock business would not have profits if they grow by themselves- correct
C. The climate of Alvarina is not suitable for growing Malfa, a plant that could serve as fodder for the livestock.
Out of scope: we need to determin profits with Aloe vera ; not other crops
D. Many cosmetic manufacturers now use Aloe Vera for most of their products in order to take advantage of the growing popularity of the plant.
Not new information and have no impact on conclusion.
E. The cost of growing Aloe Vera is significantly less than the price the breeders have to pay for buying it from outside.
Strengthens the claim
