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Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: You probably shouldn't buy that extra protection plan for your new gadget because most things break while the free factory warranty is still in effect anyway.
Conclusion: Consumers are generally better off avoiding the purchase of extended warranties for electronics.
Reasoning: The majority of technical problems with electronic devices happen while the manufacturer's original warranty is still active.
Analysis: The argument provides a good reason to skip the warranty, but it's not a 'slam dunk' yet. It assumes that the few problems occurring *after* the manufacturer's warranty expires aren't expensive enough to justify the cost of the extended plan. To strengthen this, look for an answer that reinforces the lack of value in the extended period—perhaps by stating that post-warranty repairs are rare or that the cost of the warranty exceeds the average cost of those later repairs.
Conclusion: Consumers are generally better off avoiding the purchase of extended warranties for electronics.
Reasoning: The majority of technical problems with electronic devices happen while the manufacturer's original warranty is still active.
Analysis: The argument provides a good reason to skip the warranty, but it's not a 'slam dunk' yet. It assumes that the few problems occurring *after* the manufacturer's warranty expires aren't expensive enough to justify the cost of the extended plan. To strengthen this, look for an answer that reinforces the lack of value in the extended period—perhaps by stating that post-warranty repairs are rare or that the cost of the warranty exceeds the average cost of those later repairs.
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Unlock Full Passage1.Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Correct Answer
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It ties the missing cost-benefit link: if post–manufacturer-warranty repairs are generally cheaper than the extended warranty itself, then paying for the warranty is typically not worth it, directly supporting the claim that consumers are better off not buying extended warranties.
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