On average, residents of City X devote a greater percentage of their yearly incomes to housing costs than do residents of City Y, though the costs of insurance and fuel generally are exorbitant in both commuter-heavy cities. Yet in Wealth Magazine's annual list of the country's least affordable cities, City Y is deemed less affordable than City X.
Which of the following, if true, best explains the contrast described above?
A) A greater percentage of residents of City Y send their children to private schools than is the case in City X.
B) Unlike City Y, City X has an efficient and inexpensive public transportation system.
C) The average price of a new house is higher in City X than in City Y.
D) A number of high-priced restaurants and boutiques have recently opened in City Y.
E) Several large businesses have recently relocated from City Y to City X.
What would be the answer for this question? I checked the explanation but I am not too convinced with the answer they provided.
Which of the following, if true, best explains the contrast described above?
A) A greater percentage of residents of City Y send their children to private schools than is the case in City X.
B) Unlike City Y, City X has an efficient and inexpensive public transportation system.
C) The average price of a new house is higher in City X than in City Y.
D) A number of high-priced restaurants and boutiques have recently opened in City Y.
E) Several large businesses have recently relocated from City Y to City X.
What would be the answer for this question? I checked the explanation but I am not too convinced with the answer they provided.
