Last visit was: 26 Apr 2026, 07:52

It is currently 26 Apr 2026, 07:52

Toolkit

Practice Tests

GMAT Club Daily Prep

Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.

Go to My Error Log Learn more

Request Expert Reply

Confirm Cancel

Apr 26
Score High on the GMAT with Target Test Prep
10:00 AM EDT
-
11:00 AM EDT
The Target Test Prep course represents a quantum leap forward in GMAT preparation, a radical reinterpretation of the way that students should study. Try before you buy with a 5-day, full-access trial of the course for FREE!
Apr 27
Try OnDemand GMAT Masterclass
11:00 AM EDT
-
12:00 PM EDT
Prefer video-based learning? The Target Test Prep OnDemand course is a one-of-a-kind video masterclass featuring 400 hours of lecture-style teaching by Scott Woodbury-Stewart, founder of Target Test Prep and one of the most accomplished GMAT instructors
Apr 28
Join - GMAT Day!
08:00 AM PDT
-
11:00 AM PDT
Whether you are just beginning your MBA journey or fine-tuning your path to a 700+ score, GMAT Day is designed to give you a competitive edge.

Back to Forum

Create Topic

V37-05

1 2

Sushi_545

Joined: 25 Jan 2024

Last visit: 26 Apr 2026

Posts: 68

Own Kudos:

[2]

Given Kudos: 44

Posts: 68

Kudos: 15

[2]

21 Jun 2025, 10:52

Kudos

Bookmarks

Bunuel

A publishing company, renowned for its high-quality, collectible illustrated hardcover editions of classic literature, is observing the e-book trend while choosing to continue focusing on their niche market. The company plans to expand globally, relying on the unique appeal of their editions to drive sales in the face of digital competition.

Which of the following, if true, would provide the strongest evidence that the publishing company's global expansion strategy will be commercially successful?

A. Demographic studies indicate a growing segment of young adults who show interest in building personal libraries with aesthetically appealing and collectible book editions.
B. An international survey of reading habits reveals a sustained interest in classic literature, with a significant number of readers expressing a preference for physical books over e-books for certain genres.
C. Data from book fairs and literary festivals around the world show an increasing engagement with and spending on deluxe editions of classic titles.
D. Analysis of global book sales trends shows a niche but steadily growing market for collectible editions of books, contrasting with the plateauing growth of e-book sales.
E. Market research indicates that high-quality, physical book editions are increasingly viewed as luxury items, with several countries showing a rising trend in luxury goods spending.

A reason why b is wrong because it includes "preference" which does not directly translates into whether the sales would be high or not. I prefer book A but may not buy book A if Book b is cheaper. So on that basis you can eliminate choice B and can be left with choice D :_>

Soumya_98

Joined: 08 Oct 2023

Last visit: 17 Apr 2026

Posts: 13

Given Kudos: 299

Location: India

Posts: 13

Kudos: 0

06 Jul 2025, 00:46

Kudos

Bookmarks

I like the solution - it’s helpful.

greenseaturtle

Joined: 08 Aug 2025

Last visit: 06 Sep 2025

Posts: 1

Kudos: 0

10 Aug 2025, 13:11

Kudos

Bookmarks

I like the solution - it’s helpful.

providentvero

Joined: 14 Nov 2025

Last visit: 09 Dec 2025

Posts: 2

Kudos: 0

15 Nov 2025, 11:20

Kudos

Bookmarks

I like the solution - it’s helpful.

RJ_Joker

Joined: 08 Jul 2023

Last visit: 30 Dec 2025

Posts: 19

Own Kudos:

Given Kudos: 37

Posts: 19

Kudos: 4

18 Nov 2025, 21:28

Kudos

Bookmarks

I don’t quite agree with the solution. Option D and Option E does the same thing. In option D it has been assumed that if collectable category of books is increasing then collectable category of classic books will also increase however, In option D it hasn't been assumed that if luxury category is growing then collectable category of classic books (subset of luxury category) will also grow. Please review this bb

Founder

Joined: 04 Dec 2002

Last visit: 25 Apr 2026

Posts: 43,161

Own Kudos:

83,727

Given Kudos: 24,681

Location: United States

GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42 Verified score

GPA: 3

Products:

Expert

Expert reply

GMAT 1: 750 Q49 V42 Verified score

Posts: 43,161

Kudos: 83,727

19 Nov 2025, 21:31

Kudos

Bookmarks

RJ_Joker

Thank you RJ_Joker,

I see what you mean. The answer difference hinges here on the word Deluxe and whether we can assume or not assume it is related in this context. I need to check with the Verbal immortals on this one

quamquos

Joined: 03 Dec 2025

Last visit: 18 Feb 2026

Posts: 1

Kudos: 0

26 Dec 2025, 02:14

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi. I strongly beleive option1 is the right one. Option 4 simply reiterates the assumption/expectation already stated in the question.
More over, the first option gives additional strong points supporting the claim.

Bunuel

Official Solution:

A boutique publishing house produces lavishly illustrated hardcover editions of classic novels. Rather than developing e-book versions, it plans to grow by selling its existing editions in several foreign markets. The publishers expect that the distinctive and collectible nature of their books will ensure strong sales even where e-readers are widely used.

Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the expectation that this expansion strategy will be commercially successful?

A. International surveys show that many e-book users also buy printed books that they consider attractive or suitable for display.
B. Worldwide sales of printed books overall have remained roughly constant, while sales of e-books have increased.
C. Many bookstores in the publisher’s home country report that customers often buy the publisher’s editions of classics as gifts or decorative items, even when they already own cheaper versions of the same works.
D. In several of the foreign markets the publisher is targeting, sales of collectible hardcover editions of classic literature have increased significantly, despite the widespread availability of inexpensive e-book versions of the same titles.
E. In many of the foreign markets the publisher is targeting, most sales of classic literature are of inexpensive paperback editions bought mainly by students.

Requirement for Plan Success: The plan will work only if strong, durable demand exists in the target countries for exactly what this publisher sells: collectible hardcover editions of classic literature, and that demand holds even where e-books are common.

Choice A notes that many e-book users also buy printed books they find attractive, but the claim is broad and not limited to classic literature or collectible editions in the specific markets the publisher plans to enter. It is less focused than D. If you are just starting to work through this question, you may want to hang on to A for a while, but it will lose to C, which will then in turn lose to D.

Choice B observes that global print sales are roughly flat while e-books are rising. This says nothing about the collectible niche and, if anything, hints at headwinds for print overall, which does not meaningfully support the plan.

Choice C reports that the publisher’s editions sell as gifts or decor in its home country. That is favorable and perhaps a good contender to A, but as we go to D, we will see that this answer choice does not establish similar demand abroad, which is what the expansion depends on.

Choice D states that in several of the targeted foreign markets, sales of collectible hardcover classics have risen significantly despite cheap e-book versions of the same titles. This shows a growing niche for the precise product the publisher offers and indicates that e-books are not wiping out demand for such editions. That pattern in the actual target markets makes the expectation of commercial success highly likely.

Choice E indicates that in many of the target markets most sales of classics are inexpensive paperbacks bought mainly by students. That suggests a price sensitive market and tends to undercut the claim that high priced collectible editions will thrive there.

Answer: D

miag

Verbal Forum Moderator

Joined: 10 Dec 2023

Last visit: 15 Feb 2026

Posts: 403

Own Kudos:

159

Given Kudos: 737

Location: India

Concentration: Marketing, Sustainability

Schools: Anderson '26 (A) Haas '26 (A) Kellogg '26 (A)

GMAT Focus 1: 675 Q87 V83 DI80 Verified score

GPA: 3.2/4

Products:

Expert

Expert reply

Schools: Anderson '26 (A) Haas '26 (A) Kellogg '26 (A)

GMAT Focus 1: 675 Q87 V83 DI80 Verified score

Posts: 403

Kudos: 159

07 Jan 2026, 04:56

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi,
Option A tells us that people might buy attractive printed books. D) tells us that people already are buying collectible hardcovers in the exact kinds of markets the publisher is entering, even with cheap e-books available. This makes D) a stronger choice than A).

Hope this helps!

quamquos