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Architecture firms compete by presenting plans and models in order to obtain contracts for projects. The firm chosen by the initiator of a project earns a great deal financially and also receives much recognition. Forming an impressive presentation that includes the necessary plans and models is extremely costly and time-consuming, and for this reason the XL architecture firm is considering a reduction in their presentation activity. Presentations are an inherent part of cultivating growth in the world of architecture, and firms that minimize costs by refraining to invest in them will miss important business opportunities.
In the argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first cites a factor that can affect an architecture firm's decision to form a presentation; the second describes the outcome for a firm that decided not to form presentations.
B. The first is a professional opinion; the second is a conclusion that disagrees with this opinion.
C. The first presents a reason supporting a reduction in presentation-forming activity; the second presents the cause, and possible effect, of avoiding this reduction.
D. The first is factual information about the forming of architecture presentations; the second questions the accuracy of the first.
E. The first is information that supports the XL firm's consideration; the second is an explanation that weighs against this consideration.
In the argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first cites a factor that can affect an architecture firm's decision to form a presentation; the second describes the outcome for a firm that decided not to form presentations.
B. The first is a professional opinion; the second is a conclusion that disagrees with this opinion.
C. The first presents a reason supporting a reduction in presentation-forming activity; the second presents the cause, and possible effect, of avoiding this reduction.
D. The first is factual information about the forming of architecture presentations; the second questions the accuracy of the first.
E. The first is information that supports the XL firm's consideration; the second is an explanation that weighs against this consideration.
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B1: Forming an impressive presentation that includes the necessary plans and models is extremely costly and time-consuming
B2: Firms that minimize costs by refraining to invest in them will miss important business opportunities
Let's understand the passage:
- The argument discusses architecture firms competing through presentations
- XL architecture firm is considering reducing presentation activity
- The first boldface statement provides a reason why XL might reduce presentations (cost and time)
- The second boldface statement presents a result or effect of reducing presentations (missing opportunities)
A. The first cites a factor that can affect an architecture firm's decision to form a presentation; the second describes the outcome for a firm that decided not to form presentations.
The first is not a factor that can affect the decision to form a presentation, it's a factor that can affect the presentation activity instead ❌ => Eliminate
B. The first is a professional opinion; the second is a conclusion that disagrees with this opinion.
We don't know who wrote the passage so we can't say that first is a "professional" opinion ❌ => Eliminate
C. The first presents a reason supporting a reduction in presentation-forming activity; the second presents the cause, and possible effect, of avoiding this reduction.
First does represent a reason support reducing presentation activity ✅
Second doesn't present cause/effect of avoiding reduction, rather it's an effect of doing the reduction ❌ => Eliminate
D. The first is factual information about the forming of architecture presentations; the second questions the accuracy of the first.
First is a premise so yeah we can consider it factual information ✅
Second is not questioning the accuracy of first, rather telling us an outcome for firms adopting the first strategy ❌ => Eliminate
E. The first is information that supports the XL firm's consideration; the second is an explanation that weighs against this consideration.
First is used to support the decision of the firm to cut down presentation activity ✅
Second tells us a consequence that goes against the consideration ✅
The correct answer is E
B2: Firms that minimize costs by refraining to invest in them will miss important business opportunities
Let's understand the passage:
- The argument discusses architecture firms competing through presentations
- XL architecture firm is considering reducing presentation activity
- The first boldface statement provides a reason why XL might reduce presentations (cost and time)
- The second boldface statement presents a result or effect of reducing presentations (missing opportunities)
A. The first cites a factor that can affect an architecture firm's decision to form a presentation; the second describes the outcome for a firm that decided not to form presentations.
The first is not a factor that can affect the decision to form a presentation, it's a factor that can affect the presentation activity instead ❌ => Eliminate
B. The first is a professional opinion; the second is a conclusion that disagrees with this opinion.
We don't know who wrote the passage so we can't say that first is a "professional" opinion ❌ => Eliminate
C. The first presents a reason supporting a reduction in presentation-forming activity; the second presents the cause, and possible effect, of avoiding this reduction.
First does represent a reason support reducing presentation activity ✅
Second doesn't present cause/effect of avoiding reduction, rather it's an effect of doing the reduction ❌ => Eliminate
D. The first is factual information about the forming of architecture presentations; the second questions the accuracy of the first.
First is a premise so yeah we can consider it factual information ✅
Second is not questioning the accuracy of first, rather telling us an outcome for firms adopting the first strategy ❌ => Eliminate
E. The first is information that supports the XL firm's consideration; the second is an explanation that weighs against this consideration.
First is used to support the decision of the firm to cut down presentation activity ✅
Second tells us a consequence that goes against the consideration ✅
The correct answer is E
19 Mar 2025, 10:50
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Architecture firms compete by presenting plans and models in order to obtain contracts for projects. The firm chosen by the initiator of a project earns a great deal financially and also receives much recognition. Forming an impressive presentation that includes the necessary plans and models is extremely costly and time-consuming, and for this reason the XL architecture firm is considering a reduction in their presentation activity. Presentations are an inherent part of cultivating growth in the world of architecture, and firms that minimize costs by refraining to invest in them will miss important business opportunities.
In the argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
The first BF 1 statement is the information for which the company has considered reduction of presentation activity. Initial statements before BF1 prepares the ground for this reasoning.
BF2 explains the possible outcome that might arise if a decision in that direction (BF1) is taken.
A. The first cites a factor that can affect an architecture firm's decision to form a presentation; the second describes the outcome for a firm that decided not to form presentations.
Presentation are going to be done, but with reduced activity.May be with lesser intent of cost and time. Not a decision to form presentation. So wrong.
B. The first is a professional opinion; the second is a conclusion that disagrees with this opinion.
Reading the first few words is sufficient to neglect this option. All company’s and firms makes professional opinions. No where is a disagreement between BF1 and BF2. No contradictory words occur between bold face statements.
C. The first presents a reason supporting a reduction in presentation-forming activity; the second presents the cause, and possible effect, of avoiding this reduction.
This choice is partially correct but less accurate in describing the roles of the boldface portions. Second BF statement explains the possible effect and not cause. So let’s look for other two options before finalising the answer.
D. The first is factual information about the forming of architecture presentations; the second questions the accuracy of the first.
Only the first two lines of the argument are factual. The second BF doesn’t question the first. So out of scope.
E. The first is information that supports the XL firm's consideration; the second is an explanation that weighs against this consideration.
BF1 is an information which has aided the reason of the firms decision . The second explains the possible implications when we consider steps taken valuing BF1.
hence option E
