Regarding (A) vs (B):
So the claim/argument is that computer industry is losing lots of $$$$.
Then the author judges that claim/argument with his conclusion:
"Thus, the loss to the industry is much smaller than estimated because...."
Well, the reason must be because there is no IMPACT or CHANGE IN $$$$$ as a result of this illegal copying.
We are looking for an answer choice that mentions $$$, or sales, or purchases.
(A) does not mention money or sales or purchases - "many
...
So the claim/argument is that computer industry is losing lots of $$$$.
Then the author judges that claim/argument with his conclusion:
"Thus, the loss to the industry is much smaller than estimated because...."
Well, the reason must be because there is no IMPACT or CHANGE IN $$$$$ as a result of this illegal copying.
We are looking for an answer choice that mentions $$$, or sales, or purchases.
(A) does not mention money or sales or purchases - "many
...