An agricultural cooperative wants to sell more of its less popular veg

Question

An agricultural cooperative wants to sell more of its less popular vegetables, zucchini in particular. A consultant has suggested that the cooperative’s farmers should attempt to market a purple form of zucchini instead of the conventional green form, because people generally dislike green-colored vegetables.

Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the accuracy of the consultant’s assertion?

A. Broccoli and green peas, which are both green vegetables, are among the most popular vegetables in the country.

B. Grapes and eggplants, which both have purple skin, are popular among consumers of all ages.

C. Summer squash, a yellow-colored cousin of the zucchini, is one of the most popular summer vegetables.

D. Green tomatoes are far less popular than red tomatoes.

E. A chewing gum company reports that its purple-colored grape gum is less popular than its green-colored sour apple flavor.

gvij2017 · Answer

Consultant advised to market purple zucchini instead of green zucchini as people dislike green form.
But option A is very closely related to stimulus and weakening the reasoning of consultant because green peas and broccoli is most popular in country.

A is answer.

prathi123 · Answer

A. Broccoli and green peas, which are both green vegetables, are among the most popular vegetables in the country. correct

B. Grapes and eggplants, which both have purple skin, are popular among consumers of all ages. incorrect

C. Summer squash, a yellow-colored cousin of the zucchini, is one of the most popular summer vegetables. incorrect

D. Green tomatoes are far less popular than red tomatoes. incorrect

E. A chewing gum company reports that its purple-colored grape gum is less popular than its green-colored sour apple flavor incorrect

It should be A

vishalpshetty · Answer

A. Broccoli and green peas, which are both green vegetables, are among the most popular vegetables in the country.   correct

B. Grapes and eggplants, which both have purple skin, are popular among consumers of all ages. incorrect  because of reverse logic(strengthen)

C. Summer squash, a yellow-colored cousin of the zucchini, is one of the most popular summer vegetables.  Out of scope

D. Green tomatoes are far less popular than red tomatoes.  incorrect because of reverse logic(strengthen)
 
E. A chewing gum company reports that its purple-colored grape gum is less popular than its green-colored sour apple flavor.  Out of scope 
It should be A

Lowkya · Answer

Disliking green color is the reason for less sales of Zucchini.

A -Broccoli and green peas, which are both green vegetables, are among the most popular vegetables in the country.
 It says opposite that though green in color there are vegetables that are popular. This weakens the statement.
B - Grapes and eggplants, which both have purple skin, are popular among consumers of all ages.
 Out of focus.
C - Summer squash, a yellow-colored cousin of the zucchini, is one of the most popular summer vegetables.
 Out of focus.
D - Green tomatoes are far less popular than red tomatoes.
 Out of focus.
E - A chewing gum company reports that its purple-colored grape gum is less popular than its green-colored sour apple flavor.
 It says purple is less popular than green color. This is opposite of what we want.( we want to prove green is popular ).

Correct choice A.

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