Expression of IdeasHardExplaining a choice with a trade-off
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A town can resurface its high street with asphalt or with granite setts.
- Asphalt costs $200,000 and lasts about 15 years.
- Granite setts cost $900,000 and last about 100 years.
- The high street is in a conservation area with historic buildings.
The student wants to justify choosing granite despite its cost.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Although granite setts cost $900,000 against $200,000 for asphalt, they last about 100 years rather than 15 and suit the historic buildings of the conservation area.Correct
- B. Granite setts cost $900,000.
- C. Asphalt lasts about 15 years.
- D. The high street is in a conservation area.
Answer: A. Although granite setts cost $900,000 against $200,000 for asphalt, they last about 100 years rather than 15 and suit the historic buildings of the conservation area.
Cost conceded, lifespan and setting given.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Granite setts cost $900,000.
- The cost alone argues against it.
- C. Asphalt lasts about 15 years.
- A point against asphalt, no recommendation.
- D. The high street is in a conservation area.
- Setting alone.
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