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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A village wants faster internet. - A fibre cable would cost $400,000 and reach every house. - A wireless mast would cost $90,000 but would not reach the six houses in the valley bottom. - Those six houses include the village's only shop. The student wants to recommend the fibre cable while acknowledging its cost.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Although the fibre cable costs $400,000 against $90,000 for a mast, only the cable reaches every house, including the six in the valley bottom where the village's only shop is.Correct
  2. B. A fibre cable would cost $400,000.
  3. C. A wireless mast would cost $90,000.
  4. D. The village wants faster internet.

Answer: A. Although the fibre cable costs $400,000 against $90,000 for a mast, only the cable reaches every house, including the six in the valley bottom where the village's only shop is.

Cost conceded, coverage decisive.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. A fibre cable would cost $400,000.
The cost alone, which argues against it.
C. A wireless mast would cost $90,000.
The cheaper option's price alone.
D. The village wants faster internet.
No recommendation.

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