shauryahanda wrote:
I have a doubt different from the ones mentioned in comments
The structure of argument goes in a way that profitable session gives them more to invest in RnD and hence if during this time employees start asking for more salary then amount to be invested on RnD gets reduced and hence it is possible they might not be able to make that much progress
So why is A wrong
Hi Shaurya
The premises given in the stimulus cannot be negated by the assumption (or strengthener, or weakener). The role of the assumption is to connect the premises to the conclusion, and the strengthener and/or weakener must also play the same role (though in opposing directions).
The stimulus clearly states:
"...it invests more cash in its research and development department..."This means that more cash is definitely invested no matter the circumstances. The argument you have presented seems to negate the given premise that more cash is invested in R&D, which is not allowed. If we were to consider option (A), we must consider it as it is (that employees demand higher wages) without it affecting any of the given premises.
Hope this clarifies.