Statement I: The local bakery's bread sales increased significantly. Statement II: The nearby supermarket closed temporarily due to renovation.
Correct answer: B. II is the cause and I is its effect
- A. I is the cause and II is its effect
- B. II is the cause and I is its effect
- C. Both are independent
- D. Both are effects of a common cause
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 'II is the cause and I is its effect'. The temporary closure of the nearby supermarket (Statement II) likely redirected customers to the local bakery, resulting in a significant increase in bread sales (Statement I). Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they either propose a reversed causation, claim independence, or suggest a shared external cause, none of which align with the logical relationship inferred from the statements.
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