In recent years, advancements in agricultural technology have led to a significant decrease in the cost of producing organic vegetables. However, the market price at which it becomes more profitable to grow organic vegetables compared to conventional ones has not changed..

Which of the following, if true, would best explain why organic vegetables have become cheaper to produce while the break-even market price has remained constant?

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The market price for conventional vegetables has decreased by 20% over the past few years.

Organic farmers have successfully lowered their production costs despite rising prices for some farming supplies.

Innovations in pest control have made conventional farming methods more productive.

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There are significantly fewer organic farms compared to conventional farms in the region.

When the price of conventional vegetables increases, more consumers choose to buy organic produce.

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JasleenApr 14, 2025

Can someone explain it other way?

shobithAug 30, 2024

Greatt

What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can explain an apparent contradiction in a way that makes both facts true.

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Picking an option that explains one side of the paradox while making the other side false.