A New Mexico farm that grows hothouse(Supports argument)

A New Mexico farm that grows hothouse tomatoes produces in 10 acres of space what it takes 20 acres of field area to produce.  Expenses, such as electricity, are high, however, and the tomatoes harvested cost 60 % more than Florida field tomatoes.  

Which of the following, if true, best supports a projection that the New Mexico tomato farm will be profitable?


A.  Once the operators of the facility are experienced, they will be able to cut operating expenses by about 7%.

B.  There is virtually no scope for any further reduction in the cost per pound for Florida tomatoes.

C.  Unlike washed field tomatoes, the hothouse tomatoes are untainted by any pesticides or herbicides and thus will sell at very high prices to such customers as health food stores and organic produce outlets.  

D.  Since tomatoes ship relatively well, the market for the hothouse tomatoes is not more limited to the New Mexico area than the Florida tomatoes are to Florida.

E.  A second hothouse facility is being built in Nevada, taking advantage of inexpensive electricity and high vegetable prices.  
 
The best answer is C.  Choice C presents an advantage to the hothouse tomatoes  - it can be sold to certain customers who are prepared to pay very high prices for it.  This supports the projection that the facility will be profitable.