(C) The current yearly output, if any from Rochelle’s land that will be permanently under water once the dam is completed will at least be matched by additional yearly output from Rochelle’s remaining land
(D) The cost to the government of Cariana to operate the hydroelectric dam will not be greater than the projected cost of subsidizing the farmers of Rochelle in the implementation of the new farming techniques
(E) The government of Cariana has sufficient financial resources both to subsidize its farmers implementation of new farming techniques and to operate a hydroelectric dam.
12. Betty uses which one of the following argumentative techniques in countering Alan’s argument?
(A) showing that one premise in Alan’s argument is inconsistent with another premise in his argument
(B) making additional claims that, if correct undermine a premise in Alan’s argument
(C) demonstrating that Alan’s conclusion is true but not for the reasons Alan gives to support it
(D) presenting evidence indicating that the policy Alan argues in favor of would have damaging consequences that outweigh its positive consequences.