Kendra is having difficulty deciding between two cars, A and B. As shown in the accompanying diagram, A has more cargo room than B, but lower gas mileage. Ideally Kendra would like a car both with a lot of cargo room and good gas mileage.  If Kendra behaves like most decision-makers, then the addition of option C would:

A. have no impact on her choice of A and B.
B. increase her likelihood of picking B.
C. increase her likelihood of picking A.
D. decrease her likelihood of buying a car.


Answer: C

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