The answer is C. First of all, this is a paradox question and the question stem asks you to find the criticism. So let's analyze the argument. Premises: 1) Customers come to Hollywood Restaurant to watch the celebrities so customrs would prefer tall tables to get a better view. 2) Diners seated on stools typically stay a shorter time than diners on regular seats. Conclusion: If the Hollywood replaced some of its seating with high tables and stools, its profits would increase. Basically, the argument says that stools would attract more customers and customers sitting on stools turn over quickly. Therefore, profits would be up. Wait a minute. Based on premise 1, if the customers are attracted to the restaraunt because they want to see celebrities, shouldn't they stay LONGER than normal customers? If so, it runs contrary to premise 2 which describes a general trend in customer's lingering behavior. The customer attracted might sit on the stools for a LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNG time without spending much on food. No turnover, no money! Since this is a paradox question, the correct answer needs to point out where does the contraversy stem from. If you view D individually, it SUPPORTS the part of the argument where it says that TALLER stools will keep customers staying longer at the restaurant; but it also weakens the part of the argument where it says that the restaurant wants to increase the turnover rate. With D alone, we still do not know if the argument is weakened becasue D is a double-edged sword. C on the other hand, points out the contraversy within the original argument like the Chinese Spear-and-Shield story. -- by 会员 sdcar2010 (2011/4/2 22:09:57)
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