Edie looked at two apartments that were virtually identical except the one near the subway station was $1,800 a month and the one 10 blocks away was $300 less. What explains the difference in price?

a. The convenience of the train caused higher demand.
b. The supply of apartments near the train was higher.
c. The distant neighborhood was more desirable.
d. Demand was higher in the less active neighborhood.


a. The convenience of the train caused higher demand.

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