#1 - Over the long run, apple orchards that use organic farming methods

[Administrator]

Complete Question Explanation

Strengthen. The correct answer choice is (C).

Answer choice (A):

Answer choice (B):

Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice.

Answer choice (D):

Answer choice (E):

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[gladyspaulson]

I chose B, but it is wrong. I don't know why C is a correct answer. Can you give me an explaination?

[Chandler H]

I chose B, but it is wrong. I don't know why C is a correct answer. Can you give me an explaination?

Hi Gladys,

Sure thing. Let's break down what our stimulus tells us:

Premise #1: Organic orchards have the same cost and productivity levels as conventional orchards
Premise #2: Organic apples taste better
Conclusion: Organic orchards will be more profitable than conventional orchards

So, we need to find something that strengthens this connection between our two premises and our conclusion—because right now, it seems like organic orchards should have the exact same profit as conventional orchards, since they cost the same to run. We need to incorporate the fact that Premise #2 provides—that organic apples taste better. The correct answer choice will provide a link between better-tasting apples, and more profit.

Answer choice (B) is wrong because it does not link Premise #2 to the conclusion; it doesn't mention anything about taste or how it relates to profit, right?

However, answer choice (C) directly links demand (a.k.a., profit) with good taste. The explanation is that more people buy apples that taste better, so the kind of orchard that produces better-tasting apples would be more profitable.

Does that make sense?