David Packard, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, said, You are likely to

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David Packard, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, said, “You are likely to die not of starvation for opportunities, but of indigestion of opportunities.” Most small businesses succeed in keeping their owners more than busy — in some cases, too busy. If you provide needed products or services at a fair price, customers will beat a path to your door. Your business will grow and be busier than you can personally handle. You may need to start hiring people. I know small-business owners who work themselves into a frenzy by putting in 70 or more hours a week.

If you enjoy your work so much that it’s not really work and you end up putting in long hours because you enjoy it, terrific! But success in your company can cause you to put less energy into other important aspects of your life that perhaps don’t come as easily.

If you enjoy your work so much that it’s not really work and you end up putting in long hours because you enjoy it, terrific!  But success in your company can cause you to put less energy into other important aspects of your life that perhaps don’t come as easily.   
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 1. Which of the following sentences would most likely follow the  Highlighted ] sentence in the passage?

(A) Balance is over-rated.
(B) It’s important to find a balance between your work life and your personal life.
(C) We all know someone who never worked a day in their life and still was very happy.
(D) This is no way to raise children. I have a better idea.
(E) Of course, the phrase “sleep when you’re dead” resonates, too.

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 2. The author incorporates a quote at the beginning of this passage for what likely purpose?

(A) To show that he has the backing and approval of David Packard.
(B) To capture the interest of readers who own Hewlett-Packard products.
(C) To introduce in an interesting way an idea the author intends to develop.
(D) To show the he’s not afraid to stand up to an authority like David Packard.
(E) To bolster a weak argument with a famous name.

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 3. Based on the passage, it can be inferred that the author finds working 70 hours a week to be

(A) The correct amount of time a small business owner should expect to work.
(B) An excessive amount of time for a small-business owner to work.
(C) A sign that the small business owner who works that much is not managing his or her business well.
(D) The minimum amount of time a successful small business owner should expect to work a week.
(E) A sign that a small business owner is out of his or her depth in running their business.

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 4. Which of the following is a suggestion that the author makes to small business owners in the passage?

(A) Expect to work over 70 hours a week.
(B) Even if you run a great business, you may need to build clientele slowly.
(C) The only way to make sure a business is run correctly is to do everything yourself.
(D) Hiring a good accountant is a key part of running a business.
(E) You may want to consider hiring an employee to help with the business.

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 5. The passage can best be described as which of the following?

(A) A polemic discouraging readers from starting small businesses.
(B) The survey results from a poll of small business owners.
(C) A collection of inspiring quotes for small business owners.
(D) Suggestions for improving readers’ family lives.
(E) A thoughtful exploration about finding a balance between a rewarding small business and a personal life

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asmba · Answer

Can you please share the explanation for Question 1 of this passage?

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

1. Which of the following sentences would most likely follow the   sentence in the passage?

Difficulty Level:   500

Explanation

Choice (B)  is the best conclusion. The paragraph develops the idea that even people who really love their work sometimes neglect other aspects of their lives.  Choice (B)  finishes that thought well.

Answer: B

samrat123456 · Answer

3. Based on the passage, it can be inferred that the author finds working 70 hours a week to be

(A)  Incorrect: The correct amount of time a small business owner should expect to work. - We cannot infer this because later in the passage author suggests that excessive work kills work-life balance.
(B)  Correct: An excessive amount of time for a small-business owner to work. - This is the correct inference, as later in the passage author talks about excessive work.
(C)  Incorrect: A sign that the small business owner who works that much is not managing his or her business well. - Out of scope nowhere in the passage author make this assertion.
(D)  Incorrect: The minimum amount of time a successful small business owner should expect to work a week. - Minimum amount of time never discussed.
(E) Incorrect:  A sign that a small business owner is out of his or her depth in running their business. - Easiest option to eliminate. Irrelevant

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