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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
Economist: Construction tends to progress more quickly in favorable weather conditions than in adverse ones, so mild winters in regions that typically endure severe weather can seem to trigger construction surges as builders finalize projects that would otherwise be postponed. However, predicting one mild winter or even two for such regions usually does not result in overall increases in construction during these times, because construction financing is often secured well over a year in advance, and because __________.
Which of the following, if true, most logically completes the economist's argument?
Which of the following, if true, most logically completes the economist's argument?
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many builders in these regions are likely to seek construction financing simultaneously
B
construction materials are frequently scarce during periods of construction surges
C
construction workers often migrate to warmer regions in the winter for employment
D
it is common for predicted weather patterns to not materialize
E
mild winters are typically succeeded by spring and summer conditions that facilitate faster construction
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ThitipongJan 10, 2025
greatt question!
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655-705
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