Critical Reasoning

Analyst: The pace of technological development brings a constant stream of new devices to the market, and many of them enjoy commercial success. But announcing new technology too soon after the introduction of a successful device can backfire. Once consumers hear about the new device, they may stop buying the one currently on sale. So, if a company wishes to announce the upcoming sale of a new device, it should wait until purchases of the old device have begun to decline.

Which of the following, if true, would best support the analyst's main assertion?
(A)New technology often becomes less expensive after an initial surge in sales.
(B)Media outlets, such as television programs and magazines, often report on the planned introduction of new devices while the sales of old devices are still strong. CORRECT
(C)Many consumers are unable to determine whether new technology is superior to current technology.
(D)Surveys have shown that some consumers make only one or two technology purchases per year, whereas others make more frequent purchases.
(E)Consumers tend to be loyal to technology companies whose products they enjoy using.


The OA is B .
I find this OA very debatable.

Explanation by stacey

Answer B explains how consumers might hear about a new device while the old device is still selling well - from the media. If, as the author argues, the company does not release information about its upcoming new product, the media will not have anything to report... and, therefore, the consumers won't know about the new device yet. This supports the author's conclusion that the company should delay the news of new devices - because when the company does announce that info, it will be reported by the media, and consumers will then hear about it.

The conclusion is based on how the customers will react when they get to know that new products are in the pipeline .
"How customers react " becomes important once they get to know that new products are in the pipeline .
whats a good strengthener ?
Is a strengthener anything that validates any premise whether the premise is important or not .