mehaksal wrote: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. <--This is the conclusion and it is based on the fact that once consumers hear about the new device, they will stop buying it. The questions asks us which would support this idea the most. So lets look at the answers.

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. This is irrelevant
(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. This is the correct answer. It clearly addresses the main issue in the argument. If media outlets report on planned devices when the sale of old devices are still strong it will decrease the sale of the old products. This clearly supports the authors assertion.
(C) Many consumers are unable to determine whether new technology is superior to current technology. This is irrelevant
(D) Surveys have shown that some consumers make only one or two technology purchases per year, whereas others make more frequent purchases. This answer seams OK at first because it states that SOME consumers only make one purchases in a year. If they were only going to make one, they will wait to by the new one. This is incorrect for three reasons. 1. The use of SOME (not very strong), 2. It says others make frequent purchases, and 3. It does not address the issue about people hearing of the new device.
(E) Consumers tend to be loyal to technology companies whose products they enjoy using. This is irrelevant

mehaksal wrote: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.
(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.