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Question 7 • World Literature CR SUSD (EX)

Read the counterclaim. Opponents of using tablets as a replacement for textbooks point out the high cost of implementing a system of this technology in a school system. Which statements are examples of a fair and logical rebuttal to the counterclaim? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
However, the amount of money districts spend on paper used for copies, which tablets would largely replace, balances the implementation cost.
B
The bottom line is that everything costs money, so complaining about the cost of tablets is pointless and unnecessary, especially when student growth is at stake.
C
Most students find tablets fun and easy to use, all but guaranteeing an easy transition from print books.
D
These opponents point to the nearly 60-dollar difference in cost per pupil to a school district, which, in their defense, is quite significant.
E
While tablets are expensive, most buyers can save money in the long run by purchasing e-textbooks instead of print books.

Explanation

A offers a logical response by noting that tablets could replace paper used for copies, helping offset the cost of implementation. E also addresses the expense directly, explaining that buying e-textbooks can save money over time compared with print books. B dismisses the concern rather than answering it, and C focuses on students’ preferences instead of cost.

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