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CR · Critical Reasoning
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In March of last year, the Starview chain of coffee shops switched from using almond milk to oat milk for their lattes, claiming it would attract more health-conscious customers. However, Starview is now considering reverting to almond milk, arguing that the change has negatively impacted latte sales. This claim is misleading, as Starview's sales data shows that they sold 7% more lattes last year compared to the previous year.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens Starview's argument?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens Starview's argument?
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A. Overall sales of all beverages at Starview’s coffee shops increased by less than 7 percent last year.
B
B. Starview profits more from pastries sold at their shops than from latte sales.
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C. Customers at Starview prefer the taste of lattes made with almond milk over those made with oat milk.
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D. Total customer visits to Starview’s coffee shops were more than 15 percent higher last year than the year before.
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E. The year before last, Starview saw a 12 percent increase in latte sales compared to the previous year.
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SRbooksMar 4, 2025
Great question!
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