In the past, portable computers were expensive, not very powerful, and

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In the past, portable computers were expensive, not very powerful, and heavy to carry. For these reasons, not that many were bought by consumers. As technology advances, these computers are becoming cheaper, more powerful and even lighter.

The statements above, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

The statements above, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

A. Desktop computers have also become cheaper because of advances made in technology.

B. As soon as they become commercially available, wearable computers will be bought by many consumers.

C. The price and weight of a portable computer are the two most important factors affecting a consumer's decision to buy one.

D. In the past, consumers were willing to spend more on portable computers.

E. It is quite likely that portable computers will experience a rise in sales.

sonalgmat123 · Answer

A. Desktop computers have also become cheaper because of advances made in technology. - CORRECT

B. As soon as they become commercially available, wearable computers will be bought by many consumers.

C. The price and weight of a portable computer are the two most important factors affecting a consumer's decision to buy one.

D. In the past, consumers were willing to spend more on portable computers.

E. It is quite likely that portable computers will experience a rise in sales.

jrk23 · Answer

Remember that inference question and conclusion. Pay heed to the words such as"will, must...etc" that represent 100 perecent certainity.

This is quite helpful sometimes in eliminating the wrong answer choices.

Lets wait for OA.

winterschool · Answer

In the past, portable computers were expensive, not very powerful, and heavy to carry. For these reasons, not that many were bought by consumers. As technology advances, these computers are becoming cheaper, more powerful and even lighter.

The statements above, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

The statements above, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

A. Desktop computers have also become cheaper because of advances made in technology.  Incorrect

dont know about Desktop computers

B. As soon as they become commercially available, wearable computers will be bought by many consumers.  Incorrect

dont know about wearable computers

C. The price and weight of a portable computer are the two most important factors affecting a consumer's decision to buy one.  Incorrect

cant say, powerfulness is another most important factor
 
D. In the past, consumers were willing to spend more on portable computers.  Incorrect

dont know about consumers perception in past

E.  It is quite likely that portable computers will experience a rise in sales.   Correct

it can be say as a conclusion

bambinobirbante · Answer

Bunuel · Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

In the past, portable computers were expensive, not very powerful, and heavy to carry. For these reasons, not that many were bought by consumers. As technology advances, these computers are becoming cheaper, more powerful and even lighter.

The statements above, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

The statements above, if true, best support which of the following as a conclusion?

A. Desktop computers have also become cheaper because of advances made in technology.

Incorrect.

This is an Inference question, so the argument is comprised of premises only, on which basis you are asked to draw a conclusion:

Premise A: Portable computers used to be expensive, not very powerful and heavy.
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Premise B: Because of these three reasons, not that many portable computers were bought.
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Premise C: Because portable computers have improved, they are now better in all 3 aspects: price, power and weight.
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Conclusion: ?

The argument makes no mention of desktop computers so we cannot conclude anything about them.

B. As soon as they become commercially available, wearable computers will be bought by many consumers.

Incorrect.

This answer choice makes an unsupported leap from the premises in the argument. Although it seems that being easy to carry attracts the buyers of portable computers, we cannot assume that wearable computers will be popular only based on this fact.

C. The price and weight of a portable computer are the two most important factors affecting a consumer's decision to buy one.

Incorrect.

Premise B tells us that all three factors affect the sales of portable computers. The assumption that the price and weight are the two most important factors, is not supported by the argument.

D. In the past, consumers were willing to spend more on portable computers.

Incorrect.

This answer choice cannot be a conclusion to the argument since it contradicts premise B which states that because of the high price, not many consumers bought portable computers in the past.

E. It is quite likely that portable computers will experience a rise in sales.

Since all three factors that once prevented consumers from buying portable computers have now been improved, it can be concluded that a rise in sales is likely to take place.

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