Mr Calhoun Owned Land on Which Cranberries Could Be Grown

question 43

Multiple Choice

Mr. Calhoun owned land on which cranberries could be grown, but which he had been unable to rent for years. Suddenly he was getting offers from cranberry farmers to lease his land. Which of the following best explains this change in circumstances?

• A) The price of cranberries decreased.
• B) Property taxes on the land increased.
• C) The price of cranberries increased.
• D) The productivity of the land increased.

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