Add to weaken: 'Vitamin C prevents colds.'
AVitamin C is cheap.
BColds are common.
CSome people take supplements.
DTrials show no significant effect.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Trials show no significant effect.
1. Direct trial counter-evidence.
_Source: 501-GMAT-Questions Ch 2 Critical Reasoning_
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