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CR · Critical Reasoning
505-555
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As part of its Wellness Program, Green Valley High School decided last year to increase its cafeteria budget by 25 percent to provide healthier meal options for students. However, the quality of the meals served has not improved compared to last year. Additional information: the inflation rate for food items has remained under 5 percent since the budget increase, and the cafeteria has received all allocated funds.
Which of the following, if true, would best explain why the quality of meals has not improved despite the budget increase?
Which of the following, if true, would best explain why the quality of meals has not improved despite the budget increase?
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The cafeteria's supply chain is limited to a few local vendors.
B
The cafeteria must finalize its menu for the entire school year before it begins.
C
The cost of nutritious ingredients has risen significantly more than the inflation rate.
D
The quality of meals was already very poor before the budget increase.
E
This budget increase was the first in five years.
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GarvitaFeb 24, 2025
greatt question!
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