QUESTION TEXT: A newly developed light bulb is much…
QUESTION TYPE: Strengthen – Exception
CONCLUSION: The analyst thinks that the new light bulb won’t sell well.
REASONING: The analyst’s reasoning isn’t given. All we know is that the new light bulb costs three times more but lasts ten times as long.
ANALYSIS: Questions without any supporting reasoning are often easy. You just have to think like a consumer: what would prevent me from buying this new light bulb even though it is more cost-effective?
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- People don’t care much for long-lasting, ugly light bulbs.
- People would be better off with the longer lasting bulb, but they still don’t like the idea of paying more at the start.
- True or not, these claims might convince people not to buy the light bulbs.
- CORRECT. So? This would mean that people can buy the bulb in whatever quantity they need. That’s usually a good thing.
- Maybe people are waiting eagerly for the new bulb before buying replacement light bulbs. I for one am often watching the light bulb market for new developments…(ha)
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