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Problem 11 - Entrance Test

Read the passage below, and then choose the best answer to the question that follows. "The city's population has been growing rapidly over the past decade. As a result, there is a severe shortage of affordable housing. To address this issue, the city council has proposed a new development plan that includes the construction of low-income housing units." The passage suggests that the primary motivation behind the city council's proposal is to

Correct: C

The passage states that the city council has proposed a new development plan in response to the severe shortage of affordable housing. This suggests that the primary motivation behind the proposal is to address the housing shortage, making choice C the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect, as the passage does not mention tax revenue as a motivation for the proposal. Choice B is incorrect, as the passage does not suggest that the proposal is intended to stimulate economic growth. Choice D is incorrect, as the passage does not mention attracting new businesses as a motivation for the proposal.