The developers of Overlook Ridge

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The developers of Overlook Ridge

by tuanquang269 » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:43 am
The developers of Overlook Ridge built 200 luxury homes for the subdivision last year. Despite beautiful views and modern amenities, however, at least two-thirds of the homes remain unsold. For their own sake, developers should scrap plans to add another 100 homes to the subdivision this year.

Which of the following, if true, would provide the greatest support for the author's conclusion?

(A) The most recent census indicates that mean income in the area has been steadily declining over the last five years, making new home purchases unlikely.
(B) An opinion poll in the local newspaper found that most home-buyers prioritize easy access to parks over beautiful views.
(C) Homeowners currently residing in the subdivision have registered several complaints about the noise of ongoing construction.
(D) The eventual sale of another 100 homes will add greatly to the community's tax base.
(E) The architectural style of the proposed additional homes will be slightly more adventurous, in order to lure potential buyers to the subdivision.

I am confuse between choice A and C. Can anyone reasoning? Thanks
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by user123321 » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:10 am
I will go with A.

C-if construction is causing trouble, the builders will at least finish the construction and will sell it later but they wont stop construction because of that. And also construction is affecting existing home owners but not new buyers. The new buyers can buy it and come after construction got finished.

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by tuanquang269 » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:29 am
Thank. Choice C is my second thought is partly irrelevant, not affect to the sales of the developers. If it really affects, there will be a lot of assumptions.