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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
A farmer is considering using a new method to control the population of fruit flies on his farm by releasing sterilized male fruit flies that are particularly appealing to females. This method could potentially eradicate the local fruit fly population. However, the farmer should take into account that _______________.
Which of the following most logically completes the argument above?
Which of the following most logically completes the argument above?
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his farm might already produce more fruit than he can sell, making the cost of the new method unjustifiable
B
the new sterilization method may not be effective, as it has not been widely tested
C
the introduction of sterilized insects could disrupt the local ecosystem in unforeseen ways
D
he could end up with an excess of fruit, which might lower market prices
E
his farm might attract other pests for which there is no control method available
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PrasenjitMar 10, 2025
Great question!
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655-705
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