Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument that Parallel

QUESTION

Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument that Parallel Beauty Salon should expand its hours as well as include a snack bar and a childcare service for its customers?

A) A recent survey of the salon’s current customers, as well as other area residents, reveals that stay-at-home moms would be willing to pay extra for salon services like childcare and snacks.
B) The expenses incurred by opening earlier and running a mini-snack bar and a childcare service would equal the amount of money brought in by having additional customers.
C) Parallel Beauty’s competitor, Salon Sunflower, was successful in attracting stay-at-home moms when it offered childcare services and provided vending machines for its customers.
D) Parallel Beauty has consulted with financial experts who predict that implementing the proposed changes would increase the salon’s monthly expenses by about 10 percent.
E) Parallel Beauty Salon’s hair stylists are relatively young and do not have any real experience handling small children or preparing quick meals like soups, sandwiches, and wraps.

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Even if stay-at-home moms would enjoy the additional services, the services have to be cost effective. If Choice B is true, then providing the additional services would not help the business financially. Choice A strengthens the argument by suggesting that potential customers would be willing to pay extra for the additional services. Choice C strengthens the argument by pointing out that Parallel Beauty’s competitor was successful when it offered similar services to its customers. Choice D fails to address whether or not this increase is acceptable based on the projected profit increase it could produce. Choice E is irrelevant as the proposed new services would not have to be directly provided by the stylists.