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Many home Internet users want faster Internet connections. They are choosing to pay more money for fast “broadband” connections rather than using slower telephone “dial-up” connections. However, a new inexpensive computer program makes dial-up connections almost as fast as today’s broadband connections. Most home Internet users would not be willing to pay much more for Internet service that is only slightly faster. Therefore, most of those who use this program will no longer pay for broadband connections.
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
A. Slow connections are a common complaint among dial-up Internet users.
B. Many people use the Internet only at work or school.
C. Broadband Internet connections are not available everywhere.
D. The program can make broadband connections faster as well.
E. Many people are buying computers for the sole purpose of connecting to the Internet.
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
A. Slow connections are a common complaint among dial-up Internet users.
B. Many people use the Internet only at work or school.
C. Broadband Internet connections are not available everywhere.
D. The program can make broadband connections faster as well.
E. Many people are buying computers for the sole purpose of connecting to the Internet.
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09 Oct 2019, 14:31
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Many home Internet users want faster Internet connections. They are choosing to pay more money for fast “broadband” connections rather than using slower telephone “dial-up” connections. However, a new inexpensive computer program makes dial-up connections almost as fast as today’s broadband connections. Most home Internet users would not be willing to pay much more for Internet service that is only slightly faster. Therefore, most of those who use this program will no longer pay for broadband connections.
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
The conclusion: most of those who use this program will no longer pay for broadband connections.
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A. Slow connections are a common complaint among dial-up Internet users.
That is already being taken care of either the program or the broadband. Is irrelevant to the point.Quote:
B. Many people use the Internet only at work or school.
If They use internet only at places where they don't have dial up connection available, then oops, what's the use of the program ? Quote:
C. Broadband Internet connections are not available everywhere.
Then Dial up program might actuallly be useful.Quote:
D. The program can make broadband connections faster as well.
Strengthens.Quote:
E. Many people are buying computers for the sole purpose of connecting to the Internet.
Then ? So ? You would still need internet whether it's by dial up or broadband, Irrelevant.B !
10 Oct 2019, 22:48
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Hello navderm
Official Explanation
The author’s conclusion that Internet users who use the program won’t pay for broadband connections relies on the notion that with the program, dial-up connections will be almost as fast. However, if the program can speed up broadband connections as well, then it’s no longer a sure thing that people will drop their broadband since, under these circumstances, broadband may remain significantly faster than dial-up.
Choice A is fully consistent with the premises in the argument, offering evidence that people may be enthusiastic about using the new program in conjunction with dial-up connections.
Choice B is irrelevant because the argument specifically concerns home Internet users.
Choice C does not weaken the argument because the relevant issue is whether people who already have broadband will drop it in favor of the dial-up/computer program combo.
Finally, the desire among computer buyers to use the Internet, choice E, tells us nothing regarding the author’s claim that the new program will cause a shift in how some people connect.
Answer: D
The author’s conclusion that Internet users who use the program won’t pay for broadband connections relies on the notion that with the program, dial-up connections will be almost as fast. However, if the program can speed up broadband connections as well, then it’s no longer a sure thing that people will drop their broadband since, under these circumstances, broadband may remain significantly faster than dial-up.
Choice A is fully consistent with the premises in the argument, offering evidence that people may be enthusiastic about using the new program in conjunction with dial-up connections.
Choice B is irrelevant because the argument specifically concerns home Internet users.
Choice C does not weaken the argument because the relevant issue is whether people who already have broadband will drop it in favor of the dial-up/computer program combo.
Finally, the desire among computer buyers to use the Internet, choice E, tells us nothing regarding the author’s claim that the new program will cause a shift in how some people connect.
Answer: D
