The author of Fast Food Nation claims that the fast-food industry prefers to employ teenagers. How does the author best support this claim?

The author supports the claim by explaining why teenagers appeal to fast-food employers, including that they are willing to work for lower wages. Those concrete reasons show why the industry prefers hiring them. Choice C mentions a possible advantage in customer service, but the best support is the specific set of reasons in D.

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