Which of the following, if true, would strengthen Hugh’s position? A)

QUESTION

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen Hugh’s position?

A) Consumers benefit from free competition between businesses.
B) Businesses that pursue environmental responsibility tend to prosper more.
C) Individual citizens are becoming increasingly aware of the need for environmental responsibility.
D) Most businesses exist for the primary goal of making profits.
E) Businesses that operate only by the profit motive tend to have a neutral or negative impact on their communities.

ANSWER

Answer: E
Explanation: E) This strengthens Hugh’s contention that special efforts besides the profit motive are required for businesses to have a positive impact on their community. Choice A may strengthen Mariko’s, not Hugh’s, position. Choice B may suggest that operating by the profit motive leads by itself to environmental responsibility. Choice C does not relate to Hugh’s contention about businesses. Choice D does not say anything about how businesses may better their communities.