WeakenDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: An appliance dealer argues that since every secret update to a machine is an improvement, customers shouldn't be annoyed that they can't tell exactly which version they are buying.
Conclusion: Buyers do not have a valid reason to complain about manufacturers changing appliance designs without updating the model names.
Reasoning: Every modification made to these appliances is a change for the better that provides a benefit to the consumer.
Analysis: The dealer is assuming that 'improvement' is the only metric a consumer cares about, ignoring the value of predictability and information. To weaken this, we should look for a scenario where a 'better' version of an appliance still creates a headache for the buyer. For instance, if the 'improved' version no longer fits the standard replacement parts or has different dimensions than the original, the consumer has a very legitimate reason to object to the lack of a new model name. The dealer's 'benefit' might actually be a hidden burden.
Conclusion: Buyers do not have a valid reason to complain about manufacturers changing appliance designs without updating the model names.
Reasoning: Every modification made to these appliances is a change for the better that provides a benefit to the consumer.
Analysis: The dealer is assuming that 'improvement' is the only metric a consumer cares about, ignoring the value of predictability and information. To weaken this, we should look for a scenario where a 'better' version of an appliance still creates a headache for the buyer. For instance, if the 'improved' version no longer fits the standard replacement parts or has different dimensions than the original, the consumer has a very legitimate reason to object to the lack of a new model name. The dealer's 'benefit' might actually be a hidden burden.
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Unlock Full Passage24.Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the dealer's argument?
Correct Answer
D
D weakens by highlighting simultaneous availability: improved versions arrive before sellers finish selling older versions with the same model name. That makes it hard for consumers to know whether they’re buying the improved or the older version, preserving a strong reason to object to the naming practice.
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