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1. The question asks us to find which statements, if true, would support the case in the Op-ed tab.

2. First of all, the case being made is that Acme Electric's pricing plan disproportionately burdens business owners and one of the reasons is that residential users run their appliances during the weekend to avoid the extra costs.

3. Let's look at the possible statements:

- Businesses that are open at least some evenings Monday through Friday also tend to be open at some weekend times on Saturday or Sunday. If small businesses did this, then it would in fact weaken the case. So, this statement doesn't work.

- The most intensive use of electricity during the hours 08:00 to 17:00, Monday through Friday, is by small businesses rather than residential users. This would strengthen the case and show that there is a disproportionate difference. So, this statement does work.

- Service businesses tend to have longer hours than manufacturing businesses. Comparing two types of businesses is irrelevant. So, this statement doesn't work.
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Is there just one question for this MSR?
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