With productivity slowing substantially in recent years, questions have re-emerged about [u]whether computer technology can power economic growth like the steam engine and the printing press.[/u]
A.whether computer technology can power economic growth like the steam engine and the printing press
B. whether technology can power economic growth as the steam engine and the printing press do
C. if computer technology can power economic growth as the steam engine and the internal combustion engine of the past do
D. whether computer technology can power economic growth the way the steam engine and the printing press did
E. if computer technology can power economic growth like the way the steam engine and the printing press did
[color=red]In the above question[/color], I applied the rule that when there's a choice use 'whether' and when there's a condition, use 'if'. Apparently the answer 'E' is wrong. can you explain?
A.whether computer technology can power economic growth like the steam engine and the printing press
B. whether technology can power economic growth as the steam engine and the printing press do
C. if computer technology can power economic growth as the steam engine and the internal combustion engine of the past do
D. whether computer technology can power economic growth the way the steam engine and the printing press did
E. if computer technology can power economic growth like the way the steam engine and the printing press did
[color=red]In the above question[/color], I applied the rule that when there's a choice use 'whether' and when there's a condition, use 'if'. Apparently the answer 'E' is wrong. can you explain?
