Question

1. which of the following choices is not a reason that a truck is more expensive to maintain than a car.

• the tires are bigger on a truck
• the truck is less fuel efficient
• the insurance on a car is more expensive
• the car uses less oil

Explanation:

We need to find the option that is not a reason for a truck being more expensive to maintain than a car. Let's analyze each option:

• "The tires are bigger on a truck": Bigger tires would likely cost more to replace/ maintain, so this is a valid reason.
• "The truck is less fuel efficient": Lower fuel efficiency means more money spent on fuel, contributing to higher maintenance (operating) costs.
• "The insurance on a car is more expensive": If car insurance is more expensive, that would mean trucks have cheaper insurance, which does not support trucks being more expensive to maintain. This is the incorrect (not a) reason.
• "The car uses less oil": If a car uses less oil, the truck uses more, so more cost on oil for trucks, a valid reason.

Answer:

C. the insurance on a car is more expensive