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The Montreal Protocol of 1987 has reduced the *rate of increase* in ozone-depleting chemicals reaching the atmosphere, but a contraband CFC trade has grown. The passage implies the illicit trade in CFCs is driven primarily by:
AEnd-users who deny that CFCs damage the ozone layer
BIndian and Chinese manufacturers seeking new markets
CIndustry members unwilling to pay the higher price of CFC substitutes
DUS Customs Service de-prioritising contraband enforcement
ETrade journals openly endorsing illicit imports
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Industry members unwilling to pay the higher price of CFC substitutes
1. Identify what is being asked: this is a **Critical Reasoning Inference** question.
2. Apply the standard approach for this question type to evaluate each option.
3. The correct answer is **C. Industry members unwilling to pay the higher price of CFC substitutes** — it satisfies the conditions of the stem.
_Source: GMAC Official 12 Sample Questions (mba.com)_