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18. (C)
Question Type: Application
We are looking to find another argument that employs a principle underlying the argument in the stimulus. In the stimulus, the principle employed is that it is unwise to engage in a behavior that has short-term cost benefits that are outweighed by long-term cost consequences. We find this principle underlying the argument in answer choice (C). In this argument, it is unwise to use maintenance funds for construction of new roads, because the long-term consequence is a higher overall repair cost.

(A) does not rely on a principle involving the overall long-term cost.
(B) doesn’t criticize a behavior for overlooking the long-term costs. It merely advocates for taking a long-term approach to a business decision. Also, we don’t know that making it easier to recruit new employees will save the company money overall.
(D) does advocate for one course of action over another. Unfortunately, the course of action being advocated is one that in the long run is more costly. This is the opposite of what we are looking for.
(E) has nothing to do with avoiding long-term costs, and merely addresses impracticalities associated with a specific course of action.