Which of the following, if true, weakens Huan’s argument? A) No other

QUESTION

Which of the following, if true, weakens Huan’s argument?

A) No other companies produce the same flavors as Lola’s Soft Drinks.
B) Sales of Lola’s Soft Drinks have been steadily increasing for the last three years.
C) The company owners work well together and still get along nicely.
D) The bottling facility currently used by the company is not large enough to increase production.
E) The owners hope to pass their successful business on to their own children one day.

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Huan believes that changing staff will turn buyers off and encourage them to buy soft drinks from other companies. If Lola’s Soft Drinks is the only company that produces these flavors of sodas, however, its competitive advantage over other companies will still exist even if the staff changes are made. Choice B suggests that sales have steadily increased under the owners’ current operation, which suggests that major changes should be approached with caution. Choice C explains that the owners all work well together, which supports Huan’s argument. Choices D and E do not directly address the issue of whether the owners should hire new staff.