AutoCar is a car manufacturer in Country X. Over the past eight months, car sales in Country X have risen by more than 2

[BTGmoderatorDC]

AutoCar is a car manufacturer in Country X. Over the past eight months, car sales in Country X have risen by more than 20 percent. Therefore, AutoCar's sales over the past eight months have most probably risen by more than 20 percent.

The argument is flawed primarily because the author _____________.

A. draws a general conclusion based on a short period of time
B. fails to distinguish between a product and a brand
C. fails to distinguish between cars manufactured and sold in Country X, and cars manufactured outside Country X and sold in Country X
D. draws a specific conclusion based on a single case
E. does not provide information about any other car manufacturer in Country X other than AutoCar


OA B

Source: Economist Gmat

[deloitte247]

The conclusion that "AutoCar's sales over the past eight months have most probably risen by more than 20 percent" is based on the premise that "Over the past eight months, car sales in Country X have risen by more than 20 percent." So, if the

Option A - Incorrect
This claim did not provide us more detailed information to weaken this argument

Option B - Correct
This answer choice gives a possible explanation for the 20% increase in car sales in country X.

Option C - Incorrect
The argument is not concerned about cars manufactured outside Country X.

Option D - Incorrect
This is irrelevant to the argument

Option E - Incorrect
This strengthens the argument rather than weakens it.