Statement: "Electric vehicle sales increased this year."Conclusion:
Correct answer: A. People are adopting cleaner transport methods
- A. People are adopting cleaner transport methods
- B. Car companies are becoming wealthier
- C. Petrol prices have become insignificant
- D. Traffic congestion has decreased
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: 'People are adopting cleaner transport methods.' This conclusion logically follows from the statement that electric vehicle sales increased, indicating a possible shift towards cleaner transportation. The other options are incorrect because they either introduce unrelated information or make assumptions not supported by the statement.
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