Real Estate Agent: Next year, the occupancy rate for residential rental properties in Riverton will increase despite projections of decreasing population in the city. Generally, when a city's population decreases, so does the occupancy rate for residential rental properties. However, in the continuing climate of increasing interest rates on home mortgages, an unusually large number of Riverton residents who would typically buy homes will opt to rent instead.
The boldfaced statements in the argument above play which of the following roles?
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AThe first is a conclusion drawn by the agent; the second is evidence that weighs against the agent's conclusion.
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BThe first is a consideration that weighs against the agent's prediction; the second is that prediction.
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CThe first describes a pattern of cause and effect; the second describes a situation for which this pattern will not hold.
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DThe first is the agent's prediction; the second is reasoning offered in support of this prediction.
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EThe first is an undisputed statement of fact; the second is a position that is supported by this fact.
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正确答案: D