Question

Choose the order of the sentences marked A, B, C, D, and E to form a logical paragraph. A. 'It's a tricky business', says Allan H. Meltzer, an economist at Carnegie Mellon University and a former economic adviser to President Reagan.
B. Some policy-makers are focused on staving off the opposite problem—deflation, or falling prices, as demand weakens to the point that goods pile up without buyers, sending prices down and reducing the incentive for businesses to invest.
C. That could shrink demand further and perhaps even deliver the sort of downward spiral that pinned Japan in the weeds of stagnant growth during the 1990s.
D. "There's no math model that tells us when to do it or how."
E. But that, as most economists see it, is a worry for another day.

• A. ABCED
• B. ACDEB
• C. BCDEA
• D. ADEBC

Hint:

When arranging jumbled sentences, always begin with the one that introduces a speaker or context, follow with explanations/examples, and close with a concluding remark.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the introduction.
Sentence A introduces the economist Allan H. Meltzer's view and sets the context — "It's a tricky business." Hence A must begin. Step 2: Follow with explanation.
Sentence B elaborates on what the "tricky business" is — deflation and its effects. Step 3: Extend the explanation.
Sentence C explains the danger further, giving the Japan example of the 1990s. Step 4: Insert the quote.
Sentence D fits next, where the economist points out the uncertainty ("no math model"). Step 5: Logical conclusion.
Sentence E concludes by easing the worry — "it is a worry for another day." \[ \boxed{\text{ABCED}} \]