Question

The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, and 4) given in this question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper order for the sentences and key in this sequence of four numbers as your answer.
1. It was his taxpayers who had to shell out as much as $1.6bn over 10 years to employees of failed companies.
2. Companies in many countries routinely engage in such activities which means that the employees are left with unpaid entitlements
3. Deliberate and systematic liquidation of a company to avoid liabilities and then restarting the business is called phoenixing.
4. The Australian Minister for Revenue and Services discovered in an audit that phoenixing had cost the Australian economy between 2.9bnand2.9bnand5.1bn last year.

• A. 1234
• B. 1324
• C. 3241
• D. 4312

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the correct sequence for the given sentences, we need to logically connect the ideas presented in each sentence. Let's analyze each sentence briefly: 

3. This introduces the concept of 'phoenixing', which is central to the discussion.

2. This expands on the idea introduced in sentence 3 by explaining the general practice of companies engaging in phoenixing.

4. This provides specific evidence relating to the Australian context and the impact of phoenixing on the economy.

1. This sentence highlights the financial burden on taxpayers due to phoenixing, which directly relates to the previous sentence about its economic impact.

Now, arranging them logically: start with the definition (3), explain the practice more broadly (2), give a specific case (4), and conclude with the consequences (1).

Thus, the correct sequence is 3241.