At many electronics retail stores

Answer choices

1. A

   Correct88% picked this

   Problems with electronic goods that occur after the manufacturer's warranty expires are generally inexpensive to fix in comparison with the

   Why this is right

   This reduces the cost of the repairs that are likely to occur after the manufacturer’s warranty expires and makes it less likely that the extended warranty will save consumers money.

   Skill tested: Strengthen · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

   88%
2. B

   Weakens3% picked this

   Because problems are so infrequent after the manufacturer's warranty expires, extended warranties on electronic goods

   This makes it more likely that the consumer should buy an extended warranty.

   3%
3. C

   Too Weak5% picked this

   Most of those who buy extended warranties on electronic goods do so because special circumstances make their item more likely to break

   This is consistent with the conclusion that consumers are generally better off not purchasing extended warranties, since this is only about a segment of consumers.

   5%
4. D

   Too Weak2% picked this

   Some extended warranties on electronic goods cover the product for the period covered by the manufacturer's warranty as

   This doesn’t increase the value of the extended warranty since the product is already covered by a manufacturer’s warranty during the initial period.

   2%
5. E

   Out of Scope2% picked this

   Retail stores sell extended warranties in part because consumers who purchase them are likely to purchase other products

   The reason why retailers sell extended warranties is not relevant to whether extended warranties are generally worthwhile for consumers to purchase.

   2%