Dave explains that what caused there to be a new library on campus was the large donation by a wealthy alumnus of the university. According to Aristotle, Dave is focusing on the __________ cause for why there is a new library on campus.
A) formal
B) final
C) efficient
D) material

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Dave is describing the efficient cause, which is the immediate reason or agent that brings about a change or event. In this case, it was the wealthy alumnus's donation that was the efficient cause for the new library.

Dave Explains That What Caused There to Be a New