Covington College has four full-time Classics professors, but only 12 Classics majors. This three-to-one student-to-professor ratio is the lowest in the college. Since the college is facing financial difficulties, and since the tuition fees from just 12 students are not sufficient to pay the salaries of 4 full-time professors, the college should cancel the Classics program to reduce expenses.Which of the following, if true, most weakens the conclusion above?

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Covington College has four full-time Classics professors, but only 12 Classics majors. This three-to-one student-to-professor ratio is the lowest in the college. Since the college is facing financial difficulties, and since the tuition fees from just 12 students are not sufficient to pay the salaries of 4 full-time professors, the college should cancel the Classics program to reduce expenses.<br>Which of the following, if true, most weakens the conclusion above?