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CR · Critical Reasoning
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TechNova's Laser Printer Division produces laser printers and the toner cartridges they require. Although sales of their laser printers have surged, the monthly revenue from these sales has stagnated due to competitive pricing pressures. TechNova has struggled to reduce the manufacturing costs of their printers. Consequently, despite the rise in printer sales, the Laser Printer Division is likely contributing less to the overall profits of TechNova than before.
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines this argument?
Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines this argument?
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A significant number of laser printers require new toner cartridges regularly, and TechNova's printers are only compatible with TechNova's toner cartridges.
B
Unlike some rival companies, TechNova distributes all of its printers through wholesalers, and these wholesalers' expenses significantly impact the final retail price of the printers.
C
Some printer manufacturers have had to lower their laser printer prices even more drastically than TechNova has.
D
In the last year, no other laser printer manufacturer has experienced as substantial an increase in unit sales as TechNova has.
E
In the last year, sales of TechNova's laser printers have outpaced sales of any other printer type produced by TechNova.
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