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People waste a surprising amount of money on gadgets and doodads that they hardly ever use. For example, my brother spent $25 on an electric ice-cream maker two years ago, but he has used it on only three occasions. Yet, he insists that regardless of the number of times he actually uses the ice-cream maker, the investment was a good one because ___________.
Which of the following best completes the thought of the paragraph?
  • a)
    the price of ice cream will go up in the future
  • b)
    he has purchased the ice-cream maker for the convenience of having it available if and when he needs it
  • c)
    in a society that is oriented toward consumer goods, one should take every opportunity to acquire things
  • d)
    today $25 is not worth what it was two years ago on account of the inflation rate
  • e)
    by using it so infrequently he has conserved a considerable amount of electrical energy
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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A. The price of ice cream will go up in the future: This option suggests that the investment in the ice-cream maker was a good one because the price of ice cream is expected to increase in the future. However, this reasoning is not explicitly stated or implied in the paragraph, so it does not logically complete the thought.
B. He has purchased the ice-cream maker for the convenience of having it available if and when he needs it: This option aligns with the idea of justifying the investment in the ice-cream maker despite its infrequent use. It suggests that the value of the purchase lies in the convenience of having the ice-cream maker accessible for future occasions when it may be needed. This option completes the thought in a logical and relevant manner.
C. In a society that is oriented toward consumer goods, one should take every opportunity to acquire things: This option presents a broader perspective on consumer behavior and suggests that acquiring things is important in a society focused on consumer goods. However, this idea does not directly address or support the reasoning behind the brother's justification for the investment in the ice-cream maker.
D. Today $25 is not worth what it was two years ago on account of the inflation rate: This option introduces the concept of inflation and suggests that the value of $25 has decreased over time. However, this reasoning does not directly relate to the brother's justification for the investment in the ice-cream maker.
E. By using it so infrequently, he has conserved a considerable amount of electrical energy: This option focuses on the energy-saving aspect of infrequently using the ice-cream maker. While it highlights a positive outcome of the brother's behavior, it does not directly address or support his justification for the investment.
Among the options provided, option B is the best completion because it aligns with the brother's perspective on the value of the ice-cream maker based on convenience and availability.
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People waste a surprising amount of money on gadgets and doodads that ...
A. The price of ice cream will go up in the future: This option suggests that the investment in the ice-cream maker was a good one because the price of ice cream is expected to increase in the future. However, this reasoning is not explicitly stated or implied in the paragraph, so it does not logically complete the thought.
B. He has purchased the ice-cream maker for the convenience of having it available if and when he needs it: This option aligns with the idea of justifying the investment in the ice-cream maker despite its infrequent use. It suggests that the value of the purchase lies in the convenience of having the ice-cream maker accessible for future occasions when it may be needed. This option completes the thought in a logical and relevant manner.
C. In a society that is oriented toward consumer goods, one should take every opportunity to acquire things: This option presents a broader perspective on consumer behavior and suggests that acquiring things is important in a society focused on consumer goods. However, this idea does not directly address or support the reasoning behind the brother's justification for the investment in the ice-cream maker.
D. Today $25 is not worth what it was two years ago on account of the inflation rate: This option introduces the concept of inflation and suggests that the value of $25 has decreased over time. However, this reasoning does not directly relate to the brother's justification for the investment in the ice-cream maker.
E. By using it so infrequently, he has conserved a considerable amount of electrical energy: This option focuses on the energy-saving aspect of infrequently using the ice-cream maker. While it highlights a positive outcome of the brother's behavior, it does not directly address or support his justification for the investment.
Among the options provided, option B is the best completion because it aligns with the brother's perspective on the value of the ice-cream maker based on convenience and availability.
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