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Alpha Deliveries has recently switched at least partly from older packaging using rigid materials to new packaging made from flexible plastics. The question has been raised whether it can be concluded that for a given level of output Alpha’s operations now cause fewer resources to be consumed than it did formerly. The answer is yes since the amount of raw material, energy, and manpower needed to produce and use the flexible plastic packing material is less than that needed to produce and use rigid packing material, provided the level of output is held constant.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first identifies the content of the argument’s conclusion; the second provides support for that conclusion.
(B) The first expresses the argument’s conclusion; the second questions that conclusion.
(C) The first provides support for the argument’s conclusion; the second identifies the content of that conclusion.
(D) The first provides support for the argument’s conclusion; the second questions that conclusion.
(E) Each provides support for the argument’s conclusion.
In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
(A) The first identifies the content of the argument’s conclusion; the second provides support for that conclusion.
(B) The first expresses the argument’s conclusion; the second questions that conclusion.
(C) The first provides support for the argument’s conclusion; the second identifies the content of that conclusion.
(D) The first provides support for the argument’s conclusion; the second questions that conclusion.
(E) Each provides support for the argument’s conclusion.
02 Jan 2026, 04:30
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BF1: mentions that Alpha deliveries has switched from older rigid material to newer flexible plastic materials.
Question is being raised that can the following statement be taken as a conclusion.
BF2: Fewer resources are being used now compared to the earlier usage of resources.
The subsequent statements are supporting premises for BF2.
So, BF2 is actually the conclusion, and BF1 sets the stage for the debate.
(A) The first identifies the content of the argument’s conclusion; the second provides support for that conclusion.
This is wrong, as the option mentions BF1 as the conclusion. While, it’s not the conclusion, but sets the opening stage for the debate to begin. Presents a factual premise for the beginning of a discussion. Moreover, the second BF is actually the conclusion.
(B) The first expresses the argument’s conclusion; the second questions that conclusion.
BF1 is not a conclusion, the second BF doesn’t question that conclusion. BF1 actually sets the stage for the debate, and the conclusion is BF2. Hence, Wrong.
(C) The first provides support for the argument’s conclusion; the second identifies the content of that conclusion.
Since, BF1 sets the stage for the ongoing debate, it can be taken as a supporting argument in favour of the conclusion, and BF2 is the conclusion. Hence, correct.
(D) The first provides support for the argument’s conclusion; the second questions that conclusion.
Even though , the initial half is correct about BF1, the second BF doesn’t question that conclusion, means BF1 is taken as conclusion, which is not true. Actually, BF2 is the conclusion. Hence, Wrong.
(E) Each provides support for the argument’s conclusion.
Only BF1 provides the support for the conclusion, while BF2 is the conclusion. Hence, Wrong.
Option C
03 Jan 2026, 06:15
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BF2 is not the conclusion, it rather identifies the content of the conclusion (which can be confirmed or denied in the conclusion). In this case, the conclusion confirms BF2
