Harry is a 20-year-old data-entry worker and Kimberly is a 35-year-old with the same job. Which statement is probably TRUE?
A) Harry's motor skills are faster and, as such, his data-entry speed is probably faster.
B) Harry's anticipatory skills are more acute and, as such, his data-entry speed is faster.
C) Kimberly's eyesight is weaker and, as such, her data-entry speed is slower.
D) Kimberly's data-entry speed is probably similar, if not better, than is Harry's due to Kimberley's experience.
D) Kimberly's data-entry speed is probably similar, if not better, than is Harry's due to Kimberley's experience.
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