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Since the release of MicroTeam Corporation’s newest version of its ActiveWeb software, more copies of this new version have been sold than any software product that competes with ActiveWeb. Therefore, MicroTeam Corporation’s marketing campaign to promote the new version of ActiveWeb was highly effective.
Which of the following, if true, provides the best indication that the conclusion in the argument above is logically well supported?
(A) The number of potential purchasers of ActiveWeb and of products that compete with it has increased since the release of the new version of ActiveWeb.
(B) The number of products competing with ActiveWeb has diminished since the release of the new version of ActiveWeb.
(C) The new version of ActiveWeb corrected every known operational problem with previous versions.
(D) More copies of the new version of ActiveWeb have been sold than of any earlier version of ActiveWeb.
(E) Shortly after the release of the new version of ActiveWeb, a popular and influential magazine recommended a competing product over the new version of ActiveWeb.
Which of the following, if true, provides the best indication that the conclusion in the argument above is logically well supported?
(A) The number of potential purchasers of ActiveWeb and of products that compete with it has increased since the release of the new version of ActiveWeb.
(B) The number of products competing with ActiveWeb has diminished since the release of the new version of ActiveWeb.
(C) The new version of ActiveWeb corrected every known operational problem with previous versions.
(D) More copies of the new version of ActiveWeb have been sold than of any earlier version of ActiveWeb.
(E) Shortly after the release of the new version of ActiveWeb, a popular and influential magazine recommended a competing product over the new version of ActiveWeb.
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Torn between D and E.
I went with E. My logic was that despite ActiveWeb's competitors getting additional publicity in one of the most popular magazines, ActiveWeb still sold more copies than the competition, meaning the marketing campaign was effective. Basically it is negating a potential alternate reason that AW competitor sales SHOULD have increased, but they didn't so it becomes a contra-weakener for the marketing campaign being effective.
D addressed ActiveWeb's sales vs. its own previous versions - vs. the stem that addressed its sales vs. competitors. Since ActiveWeb is still selling to the same market as they were before, this could mean that the price of the product reduced, for example, which means that the price (and not the marketing campaign) was the driver of increased sales. This felt slightly weaker to me than E. But I can totally make the case for D, so if someone has a better rationale for D please let me know.
A through C are actually weakeners IMO as they provide alternate possibilities for the increase in ActiveWeb's sales (increased demand, reduced competition, better product, respectively).
I went with E. My logic was that despite ActiveWeb's competitors getting additional publicity in one of the most popular magazines, ActiveWeb still sold more copies than the competition, meaning the marketing campaign was effective. Basically it is negating a potential alternate reason that AW competitor sales SHOULD have increased, but they didn't so it becomes a contra-weakener for the marketing campaign being effective.
D addressed ActiveWeb's sales vs. its own previous versions - vs. the stem that addressed its sales vs. competitors. Since ActiveWeb is still selling to the same market as they were before, this could mean that the price of the product reduced, for example, which means that the price (and not the marketing campaign) was the driver of increased sales. This felt slightly weaker to me than E. But I can totally make the case for D, so if someone has a better rationale for D please let me know.
A through C are actually weakeners IMO as they provide alternate possibilities for the increase in ActiveWeb's sales (increased demand, reduced competition, better product, respectively).
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26 Nov 2025, 23:19
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The New Active Web Services (AWS) released by the MicroTeam Corporation, was sold in large numbers compared to any other software product that competes with AWS.
So, this statement clearly mentions that the demand for the new AWS is high and it commands more attention than the competitors products.
The last line, mentions the Micro Team Corporations Marketing campaign have been so effective that they pushed the sales figures. Thus, the conclusion clearly mentions it’s the marketing campaign which have produced the boost.
(A) The number of potential purchasers of ActiveWeb and of products that compete with it has increased since the release of the new version of ActiveWeb.
This statement mentions the sales of AWS and its competing products have increased. But, the question stem has clearly mentioned that the thrust is towards the newer AWS version. Is the marketing strategy taken by Micro team corporation (MTC) the contributing factor for AWS sales ? Remains unanswered. Hence, wrong.
(B) The number of products competing with ActiveWeb has diminished since the release of the new version of ActiveWeb.
If the number of competitors has decreased, then the situation is moving towards monopoly. Thus, with or without any aid in marketing the product sales could have been higher. As the number of similar products for sale is meagre, and amongst them the new AWS has been a better choice. Hence, wrong.
(C) The new version of ActiveWeb corrected every known operational problem with previous versions.
This statement is obvious, as the newer product differs significantly from the older one at least in some of major aspects. Moreover, it’s the newer aspect which has contributed to the sales and not the marketing strategy. Hence, wrong.
(D) More copies of the new version of ActiveWeb have been sold than of any earlier version of ActiveWeb.
This option mentions the sales volume in generalised terms. The catalyst behind the sales is not known. Hence, wrong.
(E) Shortly after the release of the new version of ActiveWeb, a popular and influential magazine recommended a competing product over the new version of ActiveWeb.
After the release of New AWS, an influential and popular magazine recommended competing products over the newer AWS. The magazine might have a stronger influence and thrust in impacting customer choices. Despite, the magazines opinion about the competing products, the sales have been strong for the newer AWS. So, there must be a factor which has influenced the sales figures of AWS. Marketing can be one of the strongest factors for the success. Hence, correct.
Option E
