The government should not allow tobacco companies to deduct advertising expenses from their operating income. In this case, tobacco companies will pay more taxes. Tobacco companies have to increase the price of their products, and the increase in product prices can play a role in reducing tobacco purchases. effect. Which of the following is the premise of an argument? ['Tobacco companies cannot reduce costs in other areas to offset overpaid taxes.', 'Tobacco companies will no longer advertise if they need to pay high taxes.', 'Cigarette sales will be greatly affected if tobacco companies do not advertise.', "Tobacco companies' increased taxes should be equal to increased profits."]