A particular island off the coast of Central America has traditionally been a popular travel destination for European tourists. An official from the island's tourism authority has announced that the number of cases of intestinal distress reported by tourists fell precipitously this year compared to last year. She credits this improvement to the island's new water treatment plant.
Which of the following statements,if true, most weakens the tourism authority official's claim that the new plant has caused fewer cases of intestinal distress.
A)The new water treatment plant was designed and constructed by a french water company that has a reputation for excellence.
B)An american beverage company began selling bottled water on the island in the early 90s, and the product has been popular with European tourists.
C)All the major cruise ships lines that visit the island with European tourists keep careful records of all cases of intestinal distress and report the cases to the tourism authority.
D)A hurricane struck the island this year , causing significant damage and lowering by more than 50 percent the number of tourists visiting from Europe.
E)The new water treatment plant has been used heavily in advertisements for travel to the island.
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Which of the following statements,if true, most weakens the tourism authority official's claim that the new plant has caused fewer cases of intestinal distress.
A)The new water treatment plant was designed and constructed by a french water company that has a reputation for excellence.
B)An american beverage company began selling bottled water on the island in the early 90s, and the product has been popular with European tourists.
C)All the major cruise ships lines that visit the island with European tourists keep careful records of all cases of intestinal distress and report the cases to the tourism authority.
D)A hurricane struck the island this year , causing significant damage and lowering by more than 50 percent the number of tourists visiting from Europe.
E)The new water treatment plant has been used heavily in advertisements for travel to the island.
OA after discussion.
