Which of the following, if True, would strengthen the vice president's argument?
A) West Coast Unlimited recently signed a long-term lease for the distribution center's current location.
B) The percentage decrease in taxes is higher than the percentage decrease in rent.
C) West Coast Unlimited's competitors are also capable of moving to the low-rent, low-tax area.
D) The political environment in the new area is stable, with no expected changes in tax policy.
E) Changes in the macroeconomic environment may reduce costs associated with the current location.

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D) Taxes are lower in the new place, but for all we know taxes could go up. However, if Choice D is True, then taxes will remain about the same, which makes it sound as if the move will save money. Choice A weakens the argument by suggesting that getting out of the old location won't be easy. Choice B: It doesn't matter which percentage is higher. The point is that the company could save money for both reasons. Choice C suggests that the move would not give West Coast Unlimited a permanent advantage, so it does not strengthen the vice president's argument. Choice E weakens the argument by making the current situation sound better.

Which of the Following, If True, Would Strengthen the Vice