Statement:\n“We will improve the Newswatch section of our monthly magazine and switch from conventional to modern printing so that the magazine improves in both quality and economy.” — Director of ABC Magazine.\n\nConclusions:\nI. The magazine may align better with market norms on quality and cost.\nII. The magazine will challenge the existence of all other magazines.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The Director states a plan to upgrade content (Newswatch section) and production (modern printing) with the goal of improving quality and cost-efficiency. We need to test two conclusions: a modest market-alignment claim and a sweeping dominance claim.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Actions: content improvement and adoption of modern printing methods.
  • Intended outcomes: higher quality and better economy.
  • No claims about competitors’ fate.


Concept / Approach:
Conclusion I follows: quality and cost improvements plausibly move the product closer to market expectations; “may align better” is a cautious, reasonable inference from the stated aims. Conclusion II is hyperbolic—there is nothing in the statement to suggest the magazine will threaten the existence of all rivals.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Map action→outcome: improvements target quality and economy → I follows in a modest sense.2) Rival annihilation is an extreme claim without support → II does not follow.


Verification / Alternative check:
Even with improvements, competitors can innovate simultaneously; dominance is not entailed by a single upgrade plan.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Both” asserts an unwarranted extremity. “Either/Neither” mishandle the clear directional intent of the plan.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “improvement” with “industry disruption.”


Final Answer:
If only conclusion I follows.

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