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Technician: It is true that the Nebula G10 smartphone is not as valuable as the Outlook M1 smartphone because, on average, insurance companies do not pay as much to replace a lost Nebula G10 as to replace a lost Outlook M1. Repair costs show a different picture though. It can’t be denied that the repairs to Nebula G10 phones are especially labor-intensive and labor is a significant factor in accident repair costs. As a result, the average amount that insurance companies pay to repair a phone under warranty that is damaged by an accident is typically higher for the Nebula G10 than for the Outlook M1.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the technician’s explanation?
A. Reliable statistics show that Outlook M1 phones are more frequently damaged in accidents than Nebula G10 phones are.
B. Outlook M1 phones are considered more economically valuable largely for the ease of repair of the phones.
C. Availability of technicians specializing in the repairs of Nebula G10 is higher than that of technicians specializing in the repairs of Outlook M1.
D. No significant difference exists between the cost of routine upkeep of Outlook M1 and that of Nebula G10.
E. Consumer data indicates that the Nebula G10 phones are returned for defects at a rate greater than that for Outlook M1 phones.
Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the technician’s explanation?
A. Reliable statistics show that Outlook M1 phones are more frequently damaged in accidents than Nebula G10 phones are.
B. Outlook M1 phones are considered more economically valuable largely for the ease of repair of the phones.
C. Availability of technicians specializing in the repairs of Nebula G10 is higher than that of technicians specializing in the repairs of Outlook M1.
D. No significant difference exists between the cost of routine upkeep of Outlook M1 and that of Nebula G10.
E. Consumer data indicates that the Nebula G10 phones are returned for defects at a rate greater than that for Outlook M1 phones.
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The correct answer is B. The paradox in the text stating first "the Nebula G10 smartphone is not as valuable as the Outlook M1 smartphone" but then stating further down "repairs to Nebula G10 phones are especially labor-intensive and labor is a significant factor in accident repair costs" can be explained by the fact that the Outlook M1 phones are considered valuable exactly because of their ease of repair.
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The technician makes a statement that Nebula G10 smartphone is NOT as valuable as Outlook M1 Smartphone. The supporting reasons for that are as follows:
1. If a phone is LOST, On an average the insurance companies pays Less for Nebula G10 compared to an Outlook M1 smartphone.
2. When we consider the Repair costs : repairs for Nebula G10 is Labour Intensive, and specifically if it’s an accident repair - the major chunk of the costs will go to labour only.
In conclusion, if a phone is under the warranty coverage period, and in case if it happens to be an accident repair, then the amount paid by insurance companies for Nebula G10 smartphone is extremely high compared to Outlook M1 smartphone.
We need to find an option which supports the technician’s explanation.
A. Reliable statistics show that Outlook M1 phones are more frequently damaged in accidents than Nebula G10 phones are.
If the statistics is reliable, and we cannot disprove its credibility. And the report outcome shows the frequency of damage due to accidents is high for outlook m1 compared to Nebula G10. Which means, the insurance companies need to spend more out from pockets if the phones are covered under warranty. The average cost for Outlook M1 is more compared to Nebula G10. This contradicts the technicians version. Hence, Wrong.
B. Outlook M1 phones are considered more economically valuable largely for the ease of repair of the phones.
If outlook M1 phones are economically valuable when you consider the aspect of ease of repair, this clearly shows that the repair costs incurred for outlook M1 is lesser compared to Nebula G10. This resonates with the technicians claims that the labour costs for outlook M1 is not that high as Nebula G10. Hence, correct answer.
C. Availability of technicians specializing in the repairs of Nebula G10 is higher than that of technicians specializing in the repairs of Outlook M1.
The passage mentions about the labour intensive it might be to repair Nebula G10 and not paucity of labour. Here, the option speaks about availability of technicians for Nebula G10 is greater compared to Outlook M1. Just because labour is available doesn’t mean the cost incurred is low. May be they can be unaffordable due to the technical expertise and precision the repair demands. Hence, Wrong.
D. No significant difference exists between the cost of routine upkeep of Outlook M1 and that of Nebula G10.
Routine upkeep refers to the daily maintenance costs, which depends on the individuals way of handling a product. And this cannot be applied as a blanket rule. Secondly, this aspect is entirely out of scope, and irrelevant to the context. Hence, Wrong.
E. Consumer data indicates that the Nebula G10 phones are returned for defects at a rate greater than that for Outlook M1 phones.
First, we cannot be sure whether the data is accurate or not. Secondly, considering data accuracy, “returned at greater rate “ means the number of phones sold and returned back for defects is higher for nebula g10. But, we don’t know if all the products returned are accidental defects, and is it covered under warranty. So many unanswered questions leaves this option to be ignored. Hence, Wrong.
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