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If the demand for energy were to remain the same, in the absence of nuclear power the cost of energy would rise sharply in the United States.

If the statement above is true, which of the following would be the best approach for the amelioration of energy prices in the United States in the absence of nuclear power?

(A) Import more foreign oil.

(B) Drill for other fossil fuels.

(C) Follow a program of strict energy conservation.

(D) Develop wind energy.

(E) Increase government spending on research and development.
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As per my opinion,
Statement says that for prices to remain stable
demand should be less than or equal to supply.
Since supply is limited
A strict program should be maintained to control demand.
C states so thus should be the answe
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Why A is not the answer? I was confused between A and C.
My reasoning to select A was in there is more supply(import) of oil then it will meet local demand. So, prices will be stable.

In case C, following a strict program may work out to keep the demand in check.
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A. More import will further increase the prices.

B. Drilling for fossil fuels will take time and also success is not guaranteed.

C. I assumed, strict ennergy conservation programms are already existing as the energy demands is going to be same.

D. In absence of nuclear energy, wind energy resources can be developed and used.

E. Increase govt.spending can fruther increase the prices. Also it can be assumed that govt. Is already spending a big chunk on R&D and the final results/development takes time.

I chose option D.

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Hi
I think C is correct because the argument is written and focuses on the role of demand and its effect on energy price, therefore, without having nuclear, in order to reduce cost, its logic is that demand should be reduced which is happen by put some conservation program
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Why A is not the answer? I was confused between A and C.
My reasoning to select A was in there is more supply(import) of oil then it will meet local demand. So, prices will be stable.

In case C, following a strict program may work out to keep the demand in check.
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MartyMurray , Would you like to explain this question ?
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If the demand for energy were to remain the same, in the absence of nuclear power the cost of energy would rise sharply in the United States.

If the statement above is true, which of the following would be the best approach for the amelioration of energy prices in the United States in the absence of nuclear power?

(A) Import more foreign oil.
Not relevant to the argument. Nothing is given in the question about how oil relates to energy

(B) Drill for other fossil fuels.
Same as A

(C) Follow a program of strict energy conservation.
Interesting option. Notice that the question structure is A->B, where A is demand remains the same and absence of N power. Even though, at first glance, it makes us take demand constancy as granted, if A->B nothing is given about the truth of A. So C says reduce demand. In fact, reducing demand immediately can help reduce prices.

(D) Develop wind energy.
This does tackle supply side of things. However, the problem with this option is twofold 1) Developing wind energy takes time, but the prices per question go up sharply when N power goes out. This time lag between implementation and price effect is one aspect 2) Wind energy is not a good replacement for N power as this is not a reliable source of energy supply

(E) Increase government spending on research and development.
Not relevant/ loosely worded. RandD of what?

So best approach would be C
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