Ads in the popular media are often misleading about the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the products that are advertised. This results in unsuspecting consumers often purchasing expensive equipment for their homes.

The conclusion above would be most strengthened if which of the following were true?

Newspaper and journals disclaim any responsibility for the ads they carry.

Advertisements are an important source of revenue for most media.

Ads in the popular media provide less accurate information about the products than do the corporate brochures.

Advertisements are a method of creating awareness among consumers.

Consumers consider advertisements as a reliable source of information about new products.