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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Assumptions
The slow advancement of the technology used in golf balls is a reflection of the demand which manufacturers aim to meet. Only goflers active in competition tournaments are willing to pay the high price necessary to justify the reserach and development costs needed to generate an innovative golf ball. Therefore, the technology that manufacturers pursue is limited to that which is deemed permissible for competition go tournaments.
The above conclusion rests upon which of the following assumptions ?
The above conclusion rests upon which of the following assumptions ?
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The slow pace of technological advancement is a consequence of golf ball manufacturers not wanting to manufacture different products for different national markets.
B
Unless the market for balls for competition golfers expands, the market for golf balls for non-competing golfers will not expand
C
Innovative golf balls are more likely to be developed by small, young manufacturing companies than by industry giants.
D
There is not a strong demand for non-competition permissible golf balls generated by competition golfers.
E
The authorities who determine what is permissible in competition gold tournaments are not necessarily up-to-date on cutting edge technological improvemments.
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655-705
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CR