PSAT Writing and Language Question 592: Answer and Explanation
Question: 592
Which of the following would provide the most specific example in support of the claim made in the previous sentence?
- A. NO CHANGE
- B. If Oprah selects a given book for her monthly review, copies will run off of the shelves and backorders will occur.
- C. The definition of “lead time” varies a great deal depending on the business professor to whom you speak.
- D. Publishers try to increase demand for profitable books, using methods like online advertising and public relations firms.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
(B) The question requires "the most specific example," with specific being the operative word. Choices (A) and (D) aren't relevant to the concept of trying to determine lead time. Choice (C) regards attempts to define lead time rather than calculate it for an actual business. Choice (B) provides a very specific example of how lead time can fluctuate in a specific industry after a specific event occurs.
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