Which of the following is a positive statement?
A)The higher the price for gasoline, the less of it will be consumed.
B)Corporations in Canada should pay more taxes.
C)Canada should reduce its imports of consumer goods.
D)Substitutes for fossil fuels should be developed.
E)There should be one price for gasoline throughout Canada.

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A positive statement is one that can be tested and validated; it describes the world as it is. Option A is a positive statement because it makes a factual claim about the relationship between gasoline prices and consumption, which can be tested with data.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement