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The existing anti-duplication laws, restricting the unauthorized duplication of videocassettes, must be more effectively enforced. Effective enforcement would lead to greater profits for motion picture companies. This increase in revenue would stimulate the release of more films on videocassette. That outcome alone makes rigid enforcement a benefit to movie fans, even those who had previously saved on cheaper, illegal copies.
If the information above is correct, which of the following can be most properly concluded?
(A) Movie fans would be better served by a wider, costlier selection of films on videocassette than a narrower, cheaper selection.
(B) Film and video production will decrease unless there is stricter enforcement of existing anti-duplication laws.
(C) Stricter enforcement of anti-duplication laws will stimulate the motion picture companies to produce more films.
(D) Lax enforcement of the anti-duplication laws that already exist has led to a steady decrease in the profitability of the film industry.
(E) Existing anti-duplication laws are insufficient to promote the release of new movies on videocassette, and must be replaced by new, more rigid laws.
If the information above is correct, which of the following can be most properly concluded?
(A) Movie fans would be better served by a wider, costlier selection of films on videocassette than a narrower, cheaper selection.
(B) Film and video production will decrease unless there is stricter enforcement of existing anti-duplication laws.
(C) Stricter enforcement of anti-duplication laws will stimulate the motion picture companies to produce more films.
(D) Lax enforcement of the anti-duplication laws that already exist has led to a steady decrease in the profitability of the film industry.
(E) Existing anti-duplication laws are insufficient to promote the release of new movies on videocassette, and must be replaced by new, more rigid laws.
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Arguement: The existing anti-duplication laws, restricting the unauthorized duplication of videocassettes, must be more effectively enforced.
Reasoning: Effective enforcement would lead to greater profits for motion picture companies. This increase in revenue would stimulate the release of more films on videocassette.
Conclusion: That outcome alone makes rigid enforcement a benefit to movie fans, even those who had previously saved on cheaper, illegal copies.
Effective enforcement of anti-duplication laws => ↑ in revenue + profits for motion picture companies => ↑ release of films on videocassette => Benefit movie fans, both who used to duplicate and those who didn't duplicate alike
After laws would be effectively enforced, movie fans would have more films on videocassettes.
(A) Movie fans would be better served by a wider, costlier selection of films on videocassette than a narrower, cheaper selection.
More films being released (wider selection) benefits movie fans, even if they have to pay more for legal copies => Keep
(B) Film and video production will decrease unless there is stricter enforcement of existing anti-duplication laws.
The passage only states that enforcement would increase production, not that lack of enforcement would decrease it from current levels => Eliminate
(C) Stricter enforcement of anti-duplication laws will stimulate the motion picture companies to produce more films.
This looks like a trap. The passage states that enforcement would lead to more films being released on videocassette, not necessarily producing more films overall. Motion picture companies could release more of the existing films on videocassettes without actually producing more films => Eliminate
(D) Lax enforcement of the anti-duplication laws that already exist has led to a steady decrease in the profitability of the film industry.
No claim about past trends in profitability is made => Eliminate
(E) Existing anti-duplication laws are insufficient to promote the release of new movies on videocassette, and must be replaced by new, more rigid laws.
Existing laws need better enforcement, not that they should be replaced => Eliminate
(A) seems to be the best inference.
Reasoning: Effective enforcement would lead to greater profits for motion picture companies. This increase in revenue would stimulate the release of more films on videocassette.
Conclusion: That outcome alone makes rigid enforcement a benefit to movie fans, even those who had previously saved on cheaper, illegal copies.
Effective enforcement of anti-duplication laws => ↑ in revenue + profits for motion picture companies => ↑ release of films on videocassette => Benefit movie fans, both who used to duplicate and those who didn't duplicate alike
After laws would be effectively enforced, movie fans would have more films on videocassettes.
(A) Movie fans would be better served by a wider, costlier selection of films on videocassette than a narrower, cheaper selection.
More films being released (wider selection) benefits movie fans, even if they have to pay more for legal copies => Keep
(B) Film and video production will decrease unless there is stricter enforcement of existing anti-duplication laws.
The passage only states that enforcement would increase production, not that lack of enforcement would decrease it from current levels => Eliminate
(C) Stricter enforcement of anti-duplication laws will stimulate the motion picture companies to produce more films.
This looks like a trap. The passage states that enforcement would lead to more films being released on videocassette, not necessarily producing more films overall. Motion picture companies could release more of the existing films on videocassettes without actually producing more films => Eliminate
(D) Lax enforcement of the anti-duplication laws that already exist has led to a steady decrease in the profitability of the film industry.
No claim about past trends in profitability is made => Eliminate
(E) Existing anti-duplication laws are insufficient to promote the release of new movies on videocassette, and must be replaced by new, more rigid laws.
Existing laws need better enforcement, not that they should be replaced => Eliminate
(A) seems to be the best inference.
11 Apr 2025, 11:10
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Let’s analyse the question stem .
There is an existing law on ANTI DUPLICATION- which restricts the unauthorised duplication of video cassettes. But, there is lacunae while enforcing this law.
Effective enforcement has certain benefits - would lead to greater profits. We can infer two things, that there were at least some profits and not losses while the anti duplication law enforcement had lacunae.
Effective enforcement leads to greater profit for motion picture companies. This revenue is utilised for enabling release of more video cassettes. The last concluding statement mentions, stimulating release of more video cassette has benefitted movie fans.
This benefit has extended not only to movie fans, but also to fans who were buying duplicated video cassette illegally previously for cheaper prices.
Let’s look into the options for the concluding statements.
(A) Movie fans would be better served by a wider, costlier selection of films on videocassette than a narrower, cheaper selection.
Yes, this option seems correct. If strict enforcement of anti duplication law is put to place. Movie fans will not have access to cheaper illegal movie cassettes. But, the demand is being fulfilled by the motion picture companies, which is the only supplier of cassettes. Eventually leading to greater profits.
Let’s look other options before concluding.
(B) Film and video production will decrease unless there is stricter enforcement of existing anti-duplication laws.
No where in the passage could we find a mention on decreased film and video production. So eliminating it.
(C) Stricter enforcement of anti-duplication laws will stimulate the motion picture companies to produce more films.
Lacunae in enforcing anti duplication law has not previously hampered film production. The law is pertaining to unauthorised duplication and illegal sales of cheaper video content cassettes. Hence out.
(D) Lax enforcement of the anti-duplication laws that already exist has led to a steady decrease in the profitability of the film industry.
The passage mentions strict enforcement will lead to greater profits. That doesn’t mean, that lax enforcement leads to decreased profits. There can still be profits, but the magnitude would have been minimal. Hence not correct.
(E) Existing anti-duplication laws are insufficient to promote the release of new movies on videocassette, and must be replaced by new, more rigid laws.
The passage mentions the law per se is good in letter. But was not implemented in its true spirit, which has caused the unauthorised duplication and sale of video cassettes. Hence, eliminated.
Correct answer is Option A
