June 1991 LSAT Section 3 Question 9

Fines levied against those responsible for certain environmentally damaging accidents are now so high that it costs a...

Stephanie on April 13 at 11:27PM

Why is the answer A?

Hi, Can you please explain why the answer is A and not D?

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Kanyinsola on July 8 at 09:21AM

^ bumping this as well.

Kanyinsola on July 8 at 01:45PM

Okay, I think I understand why A is correct.

If it is true that they underestimate the risk then they don't anticipate a future fine and so will not initially comply.

I would still, however, appreciate an explanation of why D is wrong