Expression of IdeasVery hardWeighing two options for a museum
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A museum must choose between two roofing options.
- Option 1 (slate) costs £600,000 and lasts about 100 years.
- Option 2 (metal) costs £250,000 and lasts about 30 years.
- The museum's building is a listed historic structure that originally had a slate roof.
The student wants to recommend slate while acknowledging that metal is cheaper.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Although metal would cost £250,000 against £600,000 for slate, slate lasts three times as long and restores the roof the historic building originally had.Correct
- B. Slate costs £600,000.
- C. Metal roofs last about 30 years.
- D. The museum should choose slate.
Answer: A. Although metal would cost £250,000 against £600,000 for slate, slate lasts three times as long and restores the roof the historic building originally had.
Cost conceded, lifespan and history asserted.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Slate costs £600,000.
- A point against slate, alone.
- C. Metal roofs last about 30 years.
- A point against metal, with no recommendation.
- D. The museum should choose slate.
- No reasons.
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