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himu
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An outspoken board member of the Lunch Crunch vegetarian restaurant chain recently declared that the company's management is showing very poor decision-making, citing as evidence the recent decision to open up a third franchise in the same 20-block radius in Seattle before introducing even one restaurant in Chicago. His reliably negative comments often cause ill will on the adventurous Lunch Crunch board, especially in cases like this, where they are clearly without merit. Although it is generally a good idea to enter new markets rather than entering an oversaturated market, in Lunch Crunch's recent decision there was good reason to do the opposite. Its existing franchises in Seattle were regularly enjoying more customers than they could seat, with lines occasionally extending out the door.
Question
In the above argument, the two selections in boldface play which of the following roles?
Choices
A
The first states the position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second provides evidence to undermine support for the position that is rejected.
B
The first states the position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second provides evidence to support the position that is rejected.
C
The first states the position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second gives the final conclusion of the argument.
D
The first provides evidence to support a position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second provides other evidence to counter that evidence.
E
The first provides evidence to support a position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second gives the final conclusion of the argument.
Question
In the above argument, the two selections in boldface play which of the following roles?
Choices
A
The first states the position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second provides evidence to undermine support for the position that is rejected.
B
The first states the position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second provides evidence to support the position that is rejected.
C
The first states the position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second gives the final conclusion of the argument.
D
The first provides evidence to support a position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second provides other evidence to counter that evidence.
E
The first provides evidence to support a position that the argument as a whole rejects; the second gives the final conclusion of the argument.
