A Women's clothing is of the same quality as the men's clothing sold in the stores.
Doesn't explain the growing business despite low female population
B Many women visit for extended periods of time and say it is easier to find the kind of women's fashions they need for the weather conditions in Alaska, than it is in a more southern state.
This is aligned with our reasoning and explains why the businesses are growing
C Many women prefer current fashion trends.
Doesn't explain the growing business despite low female population
D The few women who do live in these towns all know each other and often shop together.
Doesn't explain the growing business despite low female population. The business is growing, even if women know each other and shop together, it doesn't mention why it's growing. one can assume that they are buying more but that's not mentioned in the stimuli
E The businesses selling women's fashions receive their merchandise from distributors outside of Alaska.
Doesn't explain the growing business despite low female population. Also, doesn't explain the growth now - may they have been doing this for 20-50years. Who knows?
Answer: B