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The Sekhon class jet turbine, composed of a new and improved steel alloy, will cost more than thrice as much as the current model of jet turbines does. However, replacing older turbines with newer models should still reduce costs. Not only will installation time be reduced, but the Sekhon class turbines should last longer.
Which of the following must be studied in order to evaluate the argument presented above?
A. How likely is the use of the Sekhon class jet turbine to reduce the need for future repairs, in comparison with the use of the current model of jet engines
B. How much the cost of producing the current model of jet turbines has dropped, following the advent of the Sekhon class jet turbine
C. How long it takes to install a new jet turbine versus how long it takes for the jet to be cleared for flight
D. How much more care is taken in the manufacture of the Sekhon class jet turbines produced with the new alloy than in the manufacture of the current jet turbines.
E. How much more affordable jet turbines produced with the new alloy will become as the production procedures standardize and become applicable on a larger scale.
Which of the following must be studied in order to evaluate the argument presented above?
A. How likely is the use of the Sekhon class jet turbine to reduce the need for future repairs, in comparison with the use of the current model of jet engines
B. How much the cost of producing the current model of jet turbines has dropped, following the advent of the Sekhon class jet turbine
C. How long it takes to install a new jet turbine versus how long it takes for the jet to be cleared for flight
D. How much more care is taken in the manufacture of the Sekhon class jet turbines produced with the new alloy than in the manufacture of the current jet turbines.
E. How much more affordable jet turbines produced with the new alloy will become as the production procedures standardize and become applicable on a larger scale.
02 Jan 2026, 03:50
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The question is a comparison between old version of jet models with newer Sekhon class jet turbines.
The cost of Sekhon class jet turbine is THRICE the cost of old Jet turbines.
They conclude, the replacement with newer turbines would save costs. How can that be ?
The supporting premises are :
Installation time is drastically reduced - so that it enters the operational phase sooner. Minimising the inactive phase of the turbines.
The Sekhon turbines will last longer.
We need to evaluate the argument :
A. How likely is the use of the Sekhon class jet turbine to reduce the need for future repairs, in comparison with the use of the current model of jet engines.
This is the correct answer, If the future repairs are taken into consideration, a turbine capable of lasting long with lesser operational cost or maintenance costs is more likely to be beneficial than the current jet turbines. With so many advantages, this option hits the core funda of reducing costs.
B. How much the cost of producing the current model of jet turbines has dropped, following the advent of the Sekhon class jet turbine.
Following the advent of Sekhon turbines, the drop in price might be seen as a knee jerk reaction to attract outgoing customers. This option is considered as a marketing strategy and not as an evaluative option. Hence, Wrong.
C. How long it takes to install a new jet turbine versus how long it takes for the jet to be cleared for flight.
The question speaks about the turbine in general, this option moves out of box to look for the clearance of flight, strategic missions the jet overtakes etc, which are completely unnecessary to the context. Hence, Wrong.
D. How much more care is taken in the manufacture of the Sekhon class jet turbines produced with the new alloy than in the manufacture of the current jet turbines.
The preparation process or methodologies used for the creation of new turbine is not discussed, we are more concerned with its operative aspect, with a main concern on reducing costs in its entire life cycle post production phase. Hence, wrong.
E. How much more affordable jet turbines produced with the new alloy will become as the production procedures standardize and become applicable on a larger scale.
This option speaks about the market aspect, when the production is so huge, will it Impact the costs. This, is a futuristic aspect, as the need for Sekhon turbines determines the price. Moreover, there are plethora of reasons that impact a cost of a product. Irrelevant option.
Option A
02 Jan 2026, 09:27
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Sekhon class jet turbine (which is composed of better alloy) is more expensive than the current model but it is still expected to reduce overall costs. To evaluate this, it must be known that how likely will repairs be needed for the Sekhon class jet turbine with respect to the repair needed for the current model. As - if there are more repairs needed for the Sekhon class turbine, then it might not reduce costs (as the money saved when they "last longer" will be spent in repairing them)
So, A is correct.
So, A is correct.
