A farmer is considering using a new method to control the population of fruit flies on his farm by releasing sterilized male fruit flies that are particularly appealing to females. This method could potentially eradicate the local fruit fly population. However, the farmer should take into account that _______________.

Which of the following most logically completes the argument above?

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his farm might already produce more fruit than he can sell, making the cost of the new method unjustifiable

the new sterilization method may not be effective, as it has not been widely tested

the introduction of sterilized insects could disrupt the local ecosystem in unforeseen ways

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he could end up with an excess of fruit, which might lower market prices

his farm might attract other pests for which there is no control method available

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The argument suggests that while the new method of using sterilized male fruit flies could be effective in controlling the population, the farmer should consider potential risks associated with this approach. The most logical completion is that the introduction of sterilized insects…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.

Common trap

Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.