提问GWD16-Q21

In January of last year the Moviemania chain of movie theaters started propping its popcorn in canola oil, instead of the less healthful coconut oil that it had been using until then.  Now Moviemania is planning to switch back, saying that the change has hurt popcorn sales.  That claim is false, however, since according to Moviemania’s own sales figures, Moviemania sold 5 percent more popcorn last year than in the previous year.

Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the argument against Moviemania’s claim?

1. Total sales of all refreshments at Moviemania’s movie theaters increased by less than 5 percent last year.

2. Moviemania makes more money on food and beverages sold at its theaters than it does on sales of movie tickets.
3. Moviemania’s customers prefer the taste of popcorn popped in coconut oil to that of popcorn popped in canola oil.
4. Total attendance at Moviemania’s movie theaters was more than 20 percent higher last year than the year before.
5. The year before last, Moviemania experienced a 10 percent increase in popcorn sales over the previous year.

   Answer: A

A是想通过说明“去年整个点心业务的销售增长不足5%，而新的爆米花销售却增长了5%以上”来强调说改用canola oil并没有hurt popcorn sales么?

为什么我觉得不是很站得住脚呢？麻烦达人帮忙疏通下，我可能堵住了。。。

谢谢！！

evidence:Moviemania sold 5 percent more popcorn last year than in the previous year.

conclusion:Moviemania is planning to switch back, saying that the change has hurt popcorn sales

question: most strongly supports the argument against Moviemania’s claim=strongly against M's claim.

选A，因为它的refreshment sales up了，所以against M's claim.