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Passage Summary: People think physical books are dying, but the author disagrees, arguing that as long as the general public wants paper books, stores and libraries will keep providing them.

Conclusion: The prediction that electronic books will replace printed books in the near future is overblown.

Reasoning: Bookstores and public libraries cater to the general public, and the general public will continue to prefer non-electronic formats.

Analysis: The argument hinges on the assumption that the general public's preference is the deciding factor for the survival of the printed format. To strengthen this, we need evidence that the general public actually does prefer printed books or that their preference dictates the market. Look for an answer that reinforces the idea that the public isn't switching to digital anytime soon. If we can confirm that the 'general public' is the primary driver of book sales, the conclusion becomes much more robust.

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Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

Correct Answer
B
B links stocking to production: if publishers continue to print what bookstores and public libraries stock, then those outlets’ preference for non-electronic formats ensures printed books remain available, strengthening the claim that print won’t soon be replaced.
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