daretodream wrote:Since the new publisher took control, a news magazine's covers have featured only models and movie stars. Previously, the covers had displayed only politicians, soldiers, and business leaders. A leading gossip columnist claimed that the changes made the magazine relevant again. However, many newspaper editorials disagreed and suggested that the new publisher is more interested in boosting sales than in reporting important news events.

Which of the following is an assumption necessary for the argument made by the gossip columnist's opponents?

A The charitable activities of models and movie stars often focus public attention on pressing problems.
Incorrect : We cant make any assumption about charitable activities of movie stars from the passage above.

B Final authority for choosing the cover subject of the magazine lies with the publisher.
Correct : While suggesting that new publisher is interested in boosting sales, the opponents obviously must have assumed that new publisher is the only one who chooses the cover subject of the magazine.

C A magazine can boost sales while highlighting the coverage of important world leaders.
Incorrect : Nothing is mentioned about 'WORLD LEADERS' in the passage above.

D Some of the movie stars featured are now running for political office.
Incorrect : How does it matter what they are doing NOW?

E Magazine issues with models or movie stars on the covers are purchased at a rate more than three times greater than is the case with issues featuring politicians on the covers.
Incorrect : Goes into unnecessary details.