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CR · Critical Reasoning
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ColorTech's Laser Division produces laser printers and the toner cartridges they require. Although sales of its laser printers have risen, the monthly revenue from these sales has not increased due to competitive pricing pressures that have forced ColorTech to lower its printer prices. Unfortunately, ColorTech has not been able to reduce the manufacturing costs of its printers. Therefore, despite the rise in printer sales, the Laser Division is likely contributing less to the company's overall profits than before.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
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(A) Laser printers typically require new toner cartridges frequently, and ColorTech's printers are only compatible with ColorTech's toner cartridges.
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(B) Unlike some competitors, ColorTech distributes all of its printers through wholesalers, and these wholesalers' expenses significantly impact the final retail price of the printers.
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(C) Other printer manufacturers have had to lower their laser printer prices even more than ColorTech has.
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(D) In the last year, no other laser printer manufacturer has experienced as significant an increase in unit sales as ColorTech has.
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(E) Over the past year, sales of ColorTech's laser printers have outpaced sales of any other printer type produced by ColorTech.
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StellaApr 28, 2025
can you explain more?
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