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Question: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have remained stable for the past 40 years. Given that the number of older adults will significantly increase as the population ages over the next 20 years, it follows that the demand for coffee will increase and the demand for cola will decrease during this period. We should, therefore, consider transferring our investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee.”
Answer:
The argument concludes that the firm should transfer the investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee. This is supported by the study results mentioned in the argument that average coffee drinker's consumption of coffee increases with age and that the average cola drinker's consumption of cola declines with increasing age. As the premise states that the trends are stable since a long time and that older adults will increase in number over the next 20 years, the argument is concluded. However, the argument is flawed and is prey to assumptions that calls the conclusion of the argument into question.
First, the argument assumes that the older population will increase but fails to consider that the new generation or younger people will also be a part of the population. The increase in the older population does not mean that the teenage or middle-aged people will not be a part of the society. With the above assumption it would be unreasonable for the firm to shift the focus from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee as Coca Loca will definitely have impact on the profitability from investments made on Cola Loca and would also lead to losses.
Second, there is to reason to believe that what has been continued since a long time will still be applicable in today's world. History does not always repeats itself. The argument states that the trends have remained stable and further lays a foundation for its conclusion that the trends will likely to be continued over next 20 years. This is highly unacceptable and unconvincing as there could be several factors which could affect the trends in today's time. For instance, a new drink is launched by a food and drinks company and it gets popular among the teenagers and older generation. Perhaps an energy drink which is tastier than coffee and provides health benefits to older people.
In summary, the argument does not consider the aforementioned assumptions. It would be better if other factors were considered in order to conclude. A survey among the population could provide helpful insights, including all the current likings to a variety of drinks. The argument would be a far sounder if the flaws were addressed.
Question: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have remained stable for the past 40 years. Given that the number of older adults will significantly increase as the population ages over the next 20 years, it follows that the demand for coffee will increase and the demand for cola will decrease during this period. We should, therefore, consider transferring our investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee.”
Answer:
The argument concludes that the firm should transfer the investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee. This is supported by the study results mentioned in the argument that average coffee drinker's consumption of coffee increases with age and that the average cola drinker's consumption of cola declines with increasing age. As the premise states that the trends are stable since a long time and that older adults will increase in number over the next 20 years, the argument is concluded. However, the argument is flawed and is prey to assumptions that calls the conclusion of the argument into question.
First, the argument assumes that the older population will increase but fails to consider that the new generation or younger people will also be a part of the population. The increase in the older population does not mean that the teenage or middle-aged people will not be a part of the society. With the above assumption it would be unreasonable for the firm to shift the focus from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee as Coca Loca will definitely have impact on the profitability from investments made on Cola Loca and would also lead to losses.
Second, there is to reason to believe that what has been continued since a long time will still be applicable in today's world. History does not always repeats itself. The argument states that the trends have remained stable and further lays a foundation for its conclusion that the trends will likely to be continued over next 20 years. This is highly unacceptable and unconvincing as there could be several factors which could affect the trends in today's time. For instance, a new drink is launched by a food and drinks company and it gets popular among the teenagers and older generation. Perhaps an energy drink which is tastier than coffee and provides health benefits to older people.
In summary, the argument does not consider the aforementioned assumptions. It would be better if other factors were considered in order to conclude. A survey among the population could provide helpful insights, including all the current likings to a variety of drinks. The argument would be a far sounder if the flaws were addressed.
07 Nov 2021, 06:37
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AWA Score: 6 out of 6!
I have used a GMAT AWA auto-grader to evaluate your essay.
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
I have used a GMAT AWA auto-grader to evaluate your essay.
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
Good Luck
SJ19
Experts please evaluate and provide feedback. Thank you.
Question: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have remained stable for the past 40 years. Given that the number of older adults will significantly increase as the population ages over the next 20 years, it follows that the demand for coffee will increase and the demand for cola will decrease during this period. We should, therefore, consider transferring our investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee.”
Answer:
The argument concludes that the firm should transfer the investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee. This is supported by the study results mentioned in the argument that average coffee drinker's consumption of coffee increases with age and that the average cola drinker's consumption of cola declines with increasing age. As the premise states that the trends are stable since a long time and that older adults will increase in number over the next 20 years, the argument is concluded. However, the argument is flawed and is prey to assumptions that calls the conclusion of the argument into question.
First, the argument assumes that the older population will increase but fails to consider that the new generation or younger people will also be a part of the population. The increase in the older population does not mean that the teenage or middle-aged people will not be a part of the society. With the above assumption it would be unreasonable for the firm to shift the focus from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee as Coca Loca will definitely have impact on the profitability from investments made on Cola Loca and would also lead to losses.
Second, there is to reason to believe that what has been continued since a long time will still be applicable in today's world. History does not always repeats itself. The argument states that the trends have remained stable and further lays a foundation for its conclusion that the trends will likely to be continued over next 20 years. This is highly unacceptable and unconvincing as there could be several factors which could affect the trends in today's time. For instance, a new drink is launched by a food and drinks company and it gets popular among the teenagers and older generation. Perhaps an energy drink which is tastier than coffee and provides health benefits to older people.
In summary, the argument does not consider the aforementioned assumptions. It would be better if other factors were considered in order to conclude. A survey among the population could provide helpful insights, including all the current likings to a variety of drinks. The argument would be a far sounder if the flaws were addressed.
Question: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have remained stable for the past 40 years. Given that the number of older adults will significantly increase as the population ages over the next 20 years, it follows that the demand for coffee will increase and the demand for cola will decrease during this period. We should, therefore, consider transferring our investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee.”
Answer:
The argument concludes that the firm should transfer the investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee. This is supported by the study results mentioned in the argument that average coffee drinker's consumption of coffee increases with age and that the average cola drinker's consumption of cola declines with increasing age. As the premise states that the trends are stable since a long time and that older adults will increase in number over the next 20 years, the argument is concluded. However, the argument is flawed and is prey to assumptions that calls the conclusion of the argument into question.
First, the argument assumes that the older population will increase but fails to consider that the new generation or younger people will also be a part of the population. The increase in the older population does not mean that the teenage or middle-aged people will not be a part of the society. With the above assumption it would be unreasonable for the firm to shift the focus from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee as Coca Loca will definitely have impact on the profitability from investments made on Cola Loca and would also lead to losses.
Second, there is to reason to believe that what has been continued since a long time will still be applicable in today's world. History does not always repeats itself. The argument states that the trends have remained stable and further lays a foundation for its conclusion that the trends will likely to be continued over next 20 years. This is highly unacceptable and unconvincing as there could be several factors which could affect the trends in today's time. For instance, a new drink is launched by a food and drinks company and it gets popular among the teenagers and older generation. Perhaps an energy drink which is tastier than coffee and provides health benefits to older people.
In summary, the argument does not consider the aforementioned assumptions. It would be better if other factors were considered in order to conclude. A survey among the population could provide helpful insights, including all the current likings to a variety of drinks. The argument would be a far sounder if the flaws were addressed.
07 Nov 2021, 06:57
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AWA Score: 6 out of 6!
I have used a GMAT AWA auto-grader to evaluate your essay.
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
I have used a GMAT AWA auto-grader to evaluate your essay.
Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.
Paragraph structure and formation: 5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.
Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!
Good Luck
SJ19
Experts please evaluate and provide feedback. Thank you.
Question: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have remained stable for the past 40 years. Given that the number of older adults will significantly increase as the population ages over the next 20 years, it follows that the demand for coffee will increase and the demand for cola will decrease during this period. We should, therefore, consider transferring our investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee.”
Answer:
The argument concludes that the firm should transfer the investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee. This is supported by the study results mentioned in the argument that average coffee drinker's consumption of coffee increases with age and that the average cola drinker's consumption of cola declines with increasing age. As the premise states that the trends are stable since a long time and that older adults will increase in number over the next 20 years, the argument is concluded. However, the argument is flawed and is prey to assumptions that calls the conclusion of the argument into question.
First, the argument assumes that the older population will increase but fails to consider that the new generation or younger people will also be a part of the population. The increase in the older population does not mean that the teenage or middle-aged people will not be a part of the society. With the above assumption it would be unreasonable for the firm to shift the focus from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee as Coca Loca will definitely have impact on the profitability from investments made on Cola Loca and would also lead to losses.
Second, there is to reason to believe that what has been continued since a long time will still be applicable in today's world. History does not always repeats itself. The argument states that the trends have remained stable and further lays a foundation for its conclusion that the trends will likely to be continued over next 20 years. This is highly unacceptable and unconvincing as there could be several factors which could affect the trends in today's time. For instance, a new drink is launched by a food and drinks company and it gets popular among the teenagers and older generation. Perhaps an energy drink which is tastier than coffee and provides health benefits to older people.
In summary, the argument does not consider the aforementioned assumptions. It would be better if other factors were considered in order to conclude. A survey among the population could provide helpful insights, including all the current likings to a variety of drinks. The argument would be a far sounder if the flaws were addressed.
Question: “Studies suggest that an average coffee drinker’s consumption of coffee increases with age, from age 10 through age 60. Even after age 60, coffee consumption remains high. The average cola drinker’s consumption of cola, however, declines with increasing age. Both of these trends have remained stable for the past 40 years. Given that the number of older adults will significantly increase as the population ages over the next 20 years, it follows that the demand for coffee will increase and the demand for cola will decrease during this period. We should, therefore, consider transferring our investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee.”
Answer:
The argument concludes that the firm should transfer the investments from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee. This is supported by the study results mentioned in the argument that average coffee drinker's consumption of coffee increases with age and that the average cola drinker's consumption of cola declines with increasing age. As the premise states that the trends are stable since a long time and that older adults will increase in number over the next 20 years, the argument is concluded. However, the argument is flawed and is prey to assumptions that calls the conclusion of the argument into question.
First, the argument assumes that the older population will increase but fails to consider that the new generation or younger people will also be a part of the population. The increase in the older population does not mean that the teenage or middle-aged people will not be a part of the society. With the above assumption it would be unreasonable for the firm to shift the focus from Cola Loca to Early Bird Coffee as Coca Loca will definitely have impact on the profitability from investments made on Cola Loca and would also lead to losses.
Second, there is to reason to believe that what has been continued since a long time will still be applicable in today's world. History does not always repeats itself. The argument states that the trends have remained stable and further lays a foundation for its conclusion that the trends will likely to be continued over next 20 years. This is highly unacceptable and unconvincing as there could be several factors which could affect the trends in today's time. For instance, a new drink is launched by a food and drinks company and it gets popular among the teenagers and older generation. Perhaps an energy drink which is tastier than coffee and provides health benefits to older people.
In summary, the argument does not consider the aforementioned assumptions. It would be better if other factors were considered in order to conclude. A survey among the population could provide helpful insights, including all the current likings to a variety of drinks. The argument would be a far sounder if the flaws were addressed.
Thanks. Good to hear but could you also check my content. I want to know if my factors/assumptions are reasonable as there could be multiple assumptions. One could find many flaws. But with timer I was able to think of these only.
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