Question 14

The operating cost of running a farm will increase.

The data presented in both graphs indicates a trend towards rising operational expenses associated with farming, which supports the prediction that the operating cost of running a farm will increase.

A) The average wage for farm workers will decrease.

This option is incorrect because the graphs do not provide evidence supporting a decrease in farm workers' wages. Instead, they focus on the rising costs associated with agriculture, which typically do not correlate with a decrease in wages.

B) The average cost for agricultural produce will decrease.

This option is also incorrect. The graphs demonstrate trends that imply increasing costs rather than a decline in the average cost for agricultural produce, making this prediction unsupported by the data.

C) The operating cost of running a farm will increase.

This option is correct as both graphs highlight rising costs associated with various aspects of farming operations, suggesting a clear trend that operational expenses will continue to grow.

D) The number of people required for producing food will increase.

This option is not supported by the graphs. While operational costs are increasing, there is no indication from the data that the workforce needed for food production is expanding; in fact, trends may suggest otherwise.

Conclusion

The prediction that the operating cost of running a farm will increase is clearly supported by the data in both graphs, which reveal upward trends in agricultural expenses. Other options fail to align with the evidence presented, either suggesting decreases in costs or workforce needs that are not substantiated by the information available.