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The growth of the market for self-portraits of 19th century artists has not stopped increasing in the past twenty years, due to a concomitant rise in both the number of museums and in the interest of collectors in Eastern Asia. However, the fact that the market has been growing for the past two decades does not mean it cannot shrink as well. An international financial crisis may change the current direction the market is taking.
In the argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first is a fact that has caused further occurences; the second is a fact which clarifies the first.
B. The first is a piece of evidence that is dependent on following pieces of evidence; the second is a prediction which limits the scope of the first.
C. The first is a fact that in turn has caused other facts to come into effect; the second is a conclusion deduced from both the first and other facts.
D. The first is a fact which resulted from following facts; the second is a premise which weighs against the first.
E. The first is a fact brought about by other facts; the second is the conclusion of the argument.
OA D
Source: Economist Gmat
In the argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
A. The first is a fact that has caused further occurences; the second is a fact which clarifies the first.
B. The first is a piece of evidence that is dependent on following pieces of evidence; the second is a prediction which limits the scope of the first.
C. The first is a fact that in turn has caused other facts to come into effect; the second is a conclusion deduced from both the first and other facts.
D. The first is a fact which resulted from following facts; the second is a premise which weighs against the first.
E. The first is a fact brought about by other facts; the second is the conclusion of the argument.
OA D
Source: Economist Gmat
