Question

Ben says that "an increase in the tax on beer will raise its price. " Holly argues that "taxes should be increased on beer because college students drink too much. " We can conclude that

Answer 1

Answer: with increase in the price of beer lesser number of college students can consume/afford it.

Explanation: After analyzing Ben’s and Holly’s argument, we understand that price of beer is directly proportional to the taxes levied on beer, whereas inversely proportional with number of college students consuming it. Hence, with increase in price lesser number of students will consume it. This conclusion is obviously correct as college students have limited money to manage their expenses and affording expensive beer is not easy for them.