Question

maquiladoras have helped mexico increase manufacturing with
high labor costs.
low labor costs.
exported materials.
low - interest loans.

Explanation:

Maquiladoras (manufacturing plants in Mexico, often for foreign companies) rely on Mexico's relatively low labor costs to attract manufacturing operations. High labor costs would not attract manufacturing. Exported materials are not the main factor for maquiladoras' role in increasing manufacturing, and low - interest loans are not the primary reason related to their manufacturing boost. So the correct option is the one with low labor costs.

Answer:

B. low labor costs. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled as A. high labor costs, B. low labor costs, C. exported materials, D. low - interest loans as per typical multiple - choice formatting for this question context)