Question

a grant for waste recovery
a factory produces a waste substance when a particular chemical is manufactured. the substance pollutes groundwater in the town where the factory is located. this year the company began making more of the chemical because it was found to be useful in manufacturing a computer part. recently the company created a step - by - step plan for recovering the waste substance. as a result, the company was awarded a $100,000 government grant to buy the equipment to implement the plan.
which statement describes an effect of the economic incentive the company received?
a. the company will be more productive when making chemicals.
b. the manufacturing process will make the town safer for residents.
c. the factory will be able to employ more of the towns residents.
d. the company will be able to develop a new method of manufacturing.

Explanation:

The government grant is for waste - substance recovery. Since the substance pollutes groundwater, recovering it will make the manufacturing process safer for town residents. Other options are not directly related to the effect of the grant for waste recovery.

Answer:

B. The manufacturing process will make the town safer for residents.