Question

Which of the following most logically completes the argument? Alivia’s government has approved funds for an electricity-generation project
based on a pipeline from Lake Cylus to Lake Tifele. The electricity generated
won’t justify the cost, even with rising oil prices. Nonetheless, the project is
worth it, because — —

• A. \( \text{Oil price has fallen and stabilized.} \)
• B. \( \text{Project restores Lake Tifele for recreation income.} \)
• C. \( \text{Alivia has good oil trade relations.} \)
• D. \( \text{Cheaper to use Lake Tifele than another lake.} \)
• E. \( \text{Electricity use in Alivia won’t rise soon.} \)

Hint:

Find a non-electricity benefit.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Argument: Electricity alone can’t justify cost, but project is
worthwhile for another reason.
Step 2: Need a benefit beyond electricity to offset cost.
Step 3: (B) offers recreation income from restoring Lake Tifele.
Step 4: Others (A: oil stability, C: trade, D: cost, E: use) don’t add value.