Mohamed says that "gas prices are rising because there aren't enough oil refineries." Ahmed argues that "gas prices are rising because of the growing demand for gasoline from China and India." We can conclude that O A. Mohamed's statement is positive, but O B. Ahmed's statement is positive, but Ahmed's is normative OC. Both statements OD. Both are positive. Mohamed's is normative. statements are normative

Mohamed says that "gas prices are rising because there aren't enough oil refineries." Ahmed argues that "gas prices are rising because of the growing demand for gasoline from China and India." We can conclude that O A. Mohamed's statement is positive, but O B. Ahmed's statement is positive, but Ahmed's is normative OC. Both statements OD. Both are positive. Mohamed's is normative. statements are normative

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