What is the best way to infer the rationale of a document or section? A.
examine text features such as bolding, italics, and bulleted lists
B.
note the sequence of topics addressed
C.
determine the main ideas and important details
D.
pay attention to information that is repeated
E.
refer to the table of contents

Ron and nick chose to start their own businesses. ron wanted to start an ice cream shop, and nick wanted to launch a television manufacturing company. ron and nick had equal amounts of funds on hand and no government regulations restricting them. months later, however, ron has already set up his business, while nick is still struggling to raise additional funds to build a factory. what was the main factor that affected nick’s business? a. an irrelevant business idea b. low demand for tvs in his country c. high start-up costs d. lack of labor economics