Many cities in southeast Michigan are struggling with financial problems due to current economic conditions. At the same time, southeast Michigan is having one of the worst winters on record for snowfall amounts and hazardous road conditions. Which of the following unresolved problems would be a direct result of these two factors?
Answer
A
city workers working longer hours to keep up with the snowfall amounts
B
more city workers than the current financial budget can afford
C
less city workers to plow the streets causing an increase in the number of car accidents during the winter months
D
an increase in the number of damaged snow plows
Explanation
Financial problems can limit how many city workers a city can afford, while heavy snowfall creates a greater need for workers to clear roads. With fewer workers available to plow the streets, hazardous conditions may persist and contribute to more car accidents. This makes “less city workers to plow the streets causing an increase in the number of car accidents during the winter months” the direct result of both factors.
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