Ross: The profitability of Company X, restored to private ownership five years ago, is clear evidence that businesses will always fare better under private than under public ownership. Julia: Wrong. A close look at the records shows that X has been profitable since the appointment of a first-class manager, which happened while X was still in the public sector.
Which of the following best describes the weak point in Ross’s claim on which Julia’s response focuses?

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Examsnet · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer is :  Ross’s statement leaves open the possibility that the cause he cites came after the effect he attributes to it.

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 3