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Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Question #305

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A team of agronomists tested the drought resistance of three genetically modified maize variants (Variant A, Variant B, and Variant C) against a traditional strain (Control) over a 90-day period with 50% reduced rainfall. They measured the 'Water Use Efficiency' (WUE) in grams of biomass produced per liter of water transpired. The Control yielded a WUE of 2.1. Variant A yielded 2.4. Variant C yielded the highest at 3.5. However, the researchers noted that high WUE does not universally correlate with high crop yield; despite its moderate WUE of 2.8, Variant B produced 15% more total harvestable grain than Variant C. Which conclusion is best supported by the data provided?
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Tactical Insight (Hint 1)

Rely strictly on explicit statements in the passage. Eliminate any option that requires external assumptions or twists the author's stated nuance.

Elimination Framework (Hint 2)

Elimination Strategy: In digital reading/writing, 3 out of 4 choices contain an active flaw (half-right/half-wrong, too extreme, or wrong transition type). Cross out options with absolute words like "always", "proves", or "never".

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