Test by Bikram | Mock GATE | Test 3 | Question: 57

Question

Read the statements mentioned below:

$a.$ It is economic to buy a car by taking a loan.

$b.$ It is economic to buy a car by direct cash (single payment).

 

Which of the following arguments, if true, will weaken argument $b$?

• A. Middle class people also have the ability to buy a car.
• B. Middle class people cannot buy a car in single installment.
• C. Middle class people have more money.
• D. A car is a status symbol for middle class people.

Answer 1

Among these 4 arguments , option C and D is eliminated first as they have no relation with the context. As those two given arguments have no relation with Money and status symbol , hence eliminated.

Now option A support both given arguments , as Middle class people have the ability to buy a car , wheather it is by loan or single payment , they can buy it .

So, there is only option B left which weaken the  argument given in B .

so correct answer is option B .