Dear All,
Had a question regarding Q24 in the critical reasoning section.
The Plexis Corporation, a leading computer chip manufacturer, is currently developing a new chip, which is faster and more efficient than any computer chip currently in use. The new chip will be released for sale in twelve months. Plexis' market research has shown that initial sales of the new chip would be maximized by starting to advertise it now, but the company has decided to wait another six months before doing so.Which of the following, if true, provides the Plexis Corporation with the best reason for postponing advertising its new chip?
(A) Some computer users are reluctant to purchase new computer products when they are first released.
(B) The cost of an advertising campaign capable of maximizing initial sales of the new chip would be no
greater than campaigns previously undertaken by Plexis.
(C) Advertising the new chip now will signifi cantly decrease sales of Plexis' current line of computer chips.
(D) Plexis' major rivals in the computer chip manufacturing business are developing a chip with capabilities
that are comparable to those of Plexis' new chip.
(E) Taking full advantage of the capacities of the new chip will require substantial adjustments in other
segments of the computer industry.
I got the answer as C , but had a doubt regarding elimination of answer D - my line of thinking was different. Wouldn't it make sense for Plexis to postpone its advertising if there is a rival with the same product, since it would provide competition information to improve on its product or is this out of scope of the current question?
The OG Explanation for D- Th is provides a reason for Plexis to begin advertising the new chip as soon as possible-to get out ahead of the competition.
Regards,
Saif
Had a question regarding Q24 in the critical reasoning section.
The Plexis Corporation, a leading computer chip manufacturer, is currently developing a new chip, which is faster and more efficient than any computer chip currently in use. The new chip will be released for sale in twelve months. Plexis' market research has shown that initial sales of the new chip would be maximized by starting to advertise it now, but the company has decided to wait another six months before doing so.Which of the following, if true, provides the Plexis Corporation with the best reason for postponing advertising its new chip?
(A) Some computer users are reluctant to purchase new computer products when they are first released.
(B) The cost of an advertising campaign capable of maximizing initial sales of the new chip would be no
greater than campaigns previously undertaken by Plexis.
(C) Advertising the new chip now will signifi cantly decrease sales of Plexis' current line of computer chips.
(D) Plexis' major rivals in the computer chip manufacturing business are developing a chip with capabilities
that are comparable to those of Plexis' new chip.
(E) Taking full advantage of the capacities of the new chip will require substantial adjustments in other
segments of the computer industry.
I got the answer as C , but had a doubt regarding elimination of answer D - my line of thinking was different. Wouldn't it make sense for Plexis to postpone its advertising if there is a rival with the same product, since it would provide competition information to improve on its product or is this out of scope of the current question?
The OG Explanation for D- Th is provides a reason for Plexis to begin advertising the new chip as soon as possible-to get out ahead of the competition.
Regards,
Saif
