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Argument: The rise in umbrella sales last month was caused by our new advertisement. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

Correct answer A. The rise came with the start of the monsoon, when umbrella sales go up every year

Explanation

Umbrella sales rise each monsoon anyway, so the season can explain the rise without the advertisement. The language and cost of the advert do not show it worked or failed.

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