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Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what critics of the plan may say. Ten years ago we opened our plant in Country Y in the middle of a revolution; that plant has been generating substantial profits ever since.

Which of the following is the author of the argument above most reasonably intending the reader to conclude?

A. Wars are profitable for the author's particular business.

B. Country X is a more politically stable nation than is Country Y.

C. Critics of the proposed plant in Country X are likely to be biased.

D. The proposed plant in Country X will generate profits despite the war.

E. The proposed plant in Country X will be more successful than the plant in Country Y.
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Re: Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what [#permalink] New post  21 May 2019, 08:15
Bunuel wrote:
Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what critics of the plan may say. Ten years ago we opened our plant in Country Y in the middle of a revolution; that plant has been generating substantial profits ever since.

Which of the following is the author of the argument above most reasonably intending the reader to conclude?

A. Wars are profitable for the author's particular business.
B. Country X is a more politically stable nation than is Country Y.
C. Critics of the proposed plant in Country X are likely to be biased.
D. The proposed plant in Country X will generate profits despite the war.
E. The proposed plant in Country X will be more successful than the plant in Country Y.


we need to find answer which would help in concluding the argument
IMO d
The proposed plant in Country X will generate profits despite the war.
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Re: Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what [#permalink] New post  03 Jun 2019, 17:24
Could someone please explain the answer? Bunuel

Since the first line reads "not advisable, despite what the critics may say", I stand confused on the conclusion the author is trying to make.
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Re: Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what [#permalink] New post  03 Jun 2019, 18:11
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Could someone please explain the answer? Bunuel

Since the first line reads "not advisable, despite what the critics may say", I stand confused on the conclusion the author is trying to make.


Please read again, Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable
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Re: Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what [#permalink] New post  08 Aug 2021, 19:46
I did not choose D because of its extreme language. It says that the country X 'will' definitely generate profits despite the war. I think D would have made sense if it had used 'may' or 'is likely to'.
I chose C based on POE.
GMATNinja, could you please help?
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Re: Opening a plant in war-torn Country X is not inadvisable, despite what [#permalink] New post  11 Sep 2021, 11:58
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The Conclusion: None is stated, but as the question stem alerts us, one is implied.

The Evidence: A plant opened in Country Y during a revolution ten years ago has always generated substantial profits.

The author draws an analogy between the two plants. since the one in Country Y has made money, so too, she implies, will the one in Country X. The author’s point is that the plant can be successful despite the war, not that (A) the plant will be successful because of the war.

The author presents the two countries as similar, so she’s not arguing that (B) one is more stable than the other. The author is attacking her opponents’ argument, but not (C) their motives. She makes no judgment (E) as to which plant will be more successful. Remember, comparing and contrasting things that are considered equivalent in the stimulus is a common wrong answer type for inference questions.

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