GMAT Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: A recent survey of brand

let us simplify the argument first -

Survey -
R-bar beans are considered best brand, leading both T-beans and Aunt Sally's beans

However,
T-beans and Aunt Sally's beans have higher sales than R-bar beans.

The correct answer should explain why R-bar beans are the best brand even though they have lower sales.

Option A - Incorrect.
this can explain the paradox, i.e. can explain why the sales of T-beans and Sally's beans are higher.

Option B - Correct.
If they showed more preference for R-beans,
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