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MasteringGMAT is this a question by GMAC? I ask because the question has been tagged "GMAT Prep" but I'm unable to find it anywhere else except here. Thanks!

Yes, this question was introduced by GMAC in the 'Focus Edition'.
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I chose A as all other options didn’t seem to be right, still unable to comprehend option A though!!

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I chose A as all other options didn’t seem to be right, still unable to comprehend option A though!!

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Glad I'm not the only one!

MasteringGMAT would you mind double checking the text for option A? It appears that there are multiple typos in the sentence.
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I chose A as all other options didn’t seem to be right, still unable to comprehend option A though!!

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Glad I'm not the only one!

MasteringGMAT would you mind double checking the text for option A? It appears that there are multiple typos in the sentence.


here's a snippet from the original question!
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Yes this is an official qsn on the New FOCUS edition of GMAT prep


We are trying to find a reason why Lorex is not challenging Chain's use of triangular packaging , even though the packaging is distinctive and US Laws allow protection against copying distinctive packaging

Option A looks convincing if Lorex would file a complaint against the Chain, then the chain might stop keeping stock of Lorex's products. This would lead to decrease in sales for Lorex and would be unprofitable. So we keep A.

The language might seem confusing but it simply states that sales of Lorex are dependent on the Chain's willingness to stock(sell) Lorex products.


Option B shows that chain is doing things right to keep the cost down. This is something in favour of the Chain and Lorex agreeing to this would be absurd.
Option c is out for the same reasons as B
Option D states that lawsuits are successful so why wouldn't Lorex file the same. Take option D and throw it out
Option E is again absurd.

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Under United States law, a distinctive package design can be legally protected against copying. Lorex shampoo, a leading brand, is packaged in a triangular-shaped bottle with a gold label. A major pharmacy chain has introduced a similar, less expensive shampoo in similarly shaped bottles with plain black-and-white labels carrying the chain's name. Though the triangular shape is distinctive, the manufacturer of Lorex has not legally challenged its use for the chain's shampoo.

Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest reason for the manufacturer of Lorex not to challenge the chain's use of the triangular package design?

A. The manufacturer of Lorex depends on sales on the willingness of the chain to stock Lorex and other of the manufacturer's products.

B. The black-and-white labeling of the chain's shampoo indicates to the consumer that irrelevant expense has been spared in order to bring the product to the consumer at a lower cost.

C. The cost of manufacturing the chain's shampoo is substantially lower than the cost of manufacturing Lorex.

D. Lawsuits brought for the purpose of protecting distinctive package designs are generally successful.

E. The manufacturer of Lorex also manufactures other shampoos, and those shampoos are not sold in triangular-shaped.

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Interesting question. You have a COMPANY that makes shampoo in fancy triangle packaging - and a PHARMACY CHAIN that makes shampoo in plain triangle packaging. Currently, the pharmacy chain sells both these shampoos at its outlets. Although there may be a legal case to stop the pharmacy chain from using the same packaging shape, a company would probably not want to anger someone it is reliant on to stock its product. Answer choice (A) really emphasizes the importance of this chain to the company in this regard.

Basically, in a sense, the implication is that the company doesn't want to sue because it doesn't want to bite the hand that feeds it.
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A. The manufacturer of Lorex depends on sales on the willingness of the chain to stock Lorex and other of the manufacturer's products.

This answer provides the strongest reason for the manufacturer of Lorex not to challenge the chain's use of the triangular package design. If the manufacturer depends on the willingness of the chain to stock its products, including Lorex shampoo, then challenging the chain's use of the distinctive package design could potentially strain their relationship. The manufacturer might be concerned that taking legal action could lead to the chain refusing to stock their products, thereby negatively impacting their sales and market presence. This option provides a practical business reason for the manufacturer's decision not to challenge the use of the package design.
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