Q1

[cdjmarmon]

I chose B becuase I had dismissed all the other choices. However, I do not see how D is the right answer when profit isnt even mentioned, especially when line 49 says the IIE will not be attained soon because of technology.

Can someone also tell me why you dismissed the other answer choices so I can be sure I'm remvoing answers for the right reason.

Thanks

[timmydoeslsat]

I chose B becuase I had dismissed all the other choices. However, I do not see how D is the right answer when profit isnt even mentioned, especially when line 49 says the IIE will not be attained soon because of technology.

Can someone also tell me why you dismissed the other answer choices so I can be sure I'm remvoing answers for the right reason.

Thanks

Profit is mentioned. Economically viable.

And even you stated that line 49 says the IIE will not be attained soon because of technology.

[maryadkins]

This is an identification question. The answer is in the passage. The key here is to eliminate choices that just aren't mentioned.

The industrial ecosystem is described in paragraphs two and three. The obstacle to it--technology--is mentioned in paragraph four.

(A) is incorrect. In fact, that passage mentions that some manufacturers are already changing their practices.

(B) is likewise unsupported. Paragraph four says if the countries will change their practices, it's possible. There's nothing about them being unwilling.

(C) and (E) are likewise not in the passage.

[htumonroe]

My problem in this is where does the passage say anything about being profitable? Paragraph 4 says "economically viable" but that doesnt mean profitable. If you can use byproducts for other purposes and break even that does not necessarily mean its profitable. Tax incentives can make it economically viable but not profitable.