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CR · Critical Reasoning
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In March of this year, the StarCinema chain of theaters began using sunflower oil for their popcorn instead of the more traditional peanut oil. Recently, StarCinema announced they would revert to peanut oil, claiming that the switch negatively impacted popcorn sales. However, this assertion is misleading, as StarCinema's sales data shows that they sold 8% more popcorn this year compared to last year.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines StarCinema's claim?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines StarCinema's claim?
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A. Overall sales of all snacks at StarCinema increased by less than 8 percent this year.
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B. StarCinema profits more from ticket sales than from food and beverage sales.
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C. Customers at StarCinema prefer the flavor of popcorn made with peanut oil over that made with sunflower oil.
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D. The total number of moviegoers at StarCinema increased by more than 15 percent this year compared to last year.
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E. Last year, StarCinema saw a 12 percent increase in popcorn sales compared to the year before.
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AshishMar 7, 2025
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