The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.
Question: A start-up company has asked for investments for a new product line they’re planning to launch. People are not trusting of this company yet.
Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest grounds for a prediction that the potential investors will invest in this start-up?
1
The company is recommended to the investors by a couple of people.
2
They are given a guarantee that their money would be tripled in 6 months.
3
Their product line has good products.
4
Many start-ups have grown considerably in recent years.