Question

read the claim and counterclaim. claim: sugary drinks such as soda should be taxed at a higher rate than other drinks to discourage people from making unhealthy choices. counterclaim: increasing the price of sugary drinks will not decrease the amount of people who buy and drink them. which is the most effective rebuttal to this counterclaim? research has shown that persuading people to make healthier choices is about education, not raising prices to try to force a different choice. although individual choice is important, increasing the price of sugary drinks will have an overall positive effect on our health. studies have shown that if the price of sugary drinks increased by 10 percent, sales would decrease by 10 - 12 percent. people have the right to make their own decisions when it comes to what food and drinks they consume.

Explanation:

The counter - claim states that increasing sugar - drink prices won't reduce consumption. The third option provides evidence (studies showing a 10 - 12 percent sales decrease with a 10 percent price increase) directly refuting this. The first option supports the counter - claim, the second option doesn't directly address the consumption amount, and the fourth option is about consumer rights rather than the price - consumption relationship.

Answer:

Studies have shown that if the price of sugary drinks increased by 10 percent, sales would decrease by 10 - 12 percent.