Question

There are about 50, 000 houses and apartments bought in a year in Bangalore. That means an average of 125 houses are bought every day in the city. But it is also a fact that more than a thousand people view houses for sale every day. This means that people who view houses for sale are just wasting the time of the brokers or house owners as they have no intention of buying.
Which of the following, if true,weakens the argument most?

• A. A survey of recent house buyers revealed that most buyers viewed at least 4 houses before finalising one.
• B. There has been a steady increase in the price of houses in the city.
• C. A survey indicated that there is an increasing demand for houses in the city.
• D. A large number of people reported that they generally see only the houses that meet their specifications.
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The author’s main argument is that people see houses without any intention to buy them. This can be weakened if one can find a reason other than lack of intention to buy as a reason for so many people viewing houses but so few actually buying them.

Option B indicates that price is a factor. People may not be buying because they can’t afford the houses that they see.

Hence option B is the correct answer.