Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: A city leader points out that a tourism plan brings in just as much money and jobs as a car factory would, but it's a cheaper investment for the city.

Reasoning: The tourism plan generates the same economic benefits as an auto plant but costs less than the amount the city would reasonably pay to attract such a plant.

Analysis: We need to find an inference that is 'Most Strongly Supported' by these economic comparisons. If the city leader already accepts that it is 'reasonable' to spend a certain amount on a car plant, and the tourism plan provides the exact same benefits for a lower price, then the tourism plan must also be a reasonable expenditure. Look for an answer that highlights the comparative value or the logical consistency of supporting the tourism plan given the leader's stance on the auto plant. We are essentially looking for the 'better deal' in this scenario.

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The city leader's statements, if true, provide the most support for which one of the following?

Correct Answer
D
Given it is reasonable to spend the amount needed to attract an auto plant (to get N jobs), and the tourism plan produces at least as many jobs while costing less, it follows that adopting the tourism plan would be reasonable.
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