Guidebook writer: I have visited hotels throughout the country and have noticed that in those built before 1930 the quality of the original carpentry work is generally superior to that in hotels built afterward. Clearly carpenters working on hotels before 1930 typically worked with more skill, care, and effort than carpenters who have worked on hotels built subsequently.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the guidebook writer's argument?

• AThe quality of original carpentry in hotels is generally far superior to the quality of original carpentry in other structures, such as houses and stores.  
• BHotels built since 1930 can generally accommodate more guests than those built before 1930.  
• CThe materials available to carpenters working before 1930 were not signifi cantly different in quality from the materials available to carpenters working after 1930.  
• DThe better the quality of original carpentry in a building, the less likely that building is to fall into disuse and be demolished.  
• EThe average length of apprenticeship for carpenters has declined signifi cantly since 1930.