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Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A CEO is confident that this will be a great year for sales because, so far, the monthly average is over $35 million, whereas it was under $30 million for the last five years.
Conclusion: The current year will ultimately be a successful one for the company in terms of total sales.
Reasoning: The average monthly sales for the first nine months of this year are significantly higher than the average monthly sales of the previous five years.
Analysis: The CEO is making a prediction about the future (the final three months) based on a limited sample size (the first nine months). To strengthen this argument, we need to ensure that the final quarter won't ruin the average. Look for an answer that suggests sales are usually consistent throughout the year or that the end of the year is typically the strongest season. If we can confirm that the 'good' nine months aren't just a fluke followed by a predictable year-end crash, the CEO's confidence becomes much more justified.
Conclusion: The current year will ultimately be a successful one for the company in terms of total sales.
Reasoning: The average monthly sales for the first nine months of this year are significantly higher than the average monthly sales of the previous five years.
Analysis: The CEO is making a prediction about the future (the final three months) based on a limited sample size (the first nine months). To strengthen this argument, we need to ensure that the final quarter won't ruin the average. Look for an answer that suggests sales are usually consistent throughout the year or that the end of the year is typically the strongest season. If we can confirm that the 'good' nine months aren't just a fluke followed by a predictable year-end crash, the CEO's confidence becomes much more justified.
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Unlock Full Passage1.Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the CEO’s argument?
Correct Answer
A
A directly addresses the nine-month data gap by showing the last three months are typically the highest. That makes it very likely the annual average will remain high or rise, strongly supporting the prediction of a good sales year.
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