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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A village must choose a site for a new playground. - Site A is beside the main road and costs $20,000 to prepare. - Site B is behind the village hall and costs $35,000 to prepare. - Site B is reachable from every house without crossing the main road. The student wants to recommend Site B despite its higher cost.

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

  1. A. Although Site B costs $35,000 to prepare against $20,000 for Site A, it can be reached from every house without crossing the main road, which makes it the safer choice for a playground.Correct
  2. B. Site B costs $35,000 to prepare.
  3. C. Site A is beside the main road.
  4. D. The village must choose a site.

Answer: A. Although Site B costs $35,000 to prepare against $20,000 for Site A, it can be reached from every house without crossing the main road, which makes it the safer choice for a playground.

Cost conceded, safety decisive.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Site B costs $35,000 to prepare.
The cost alone argues against it.
C. Site A is beside the main road.
A fact about Site A, no recommendation.
D. The village must choose a site.
No recommendation.

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