If an architect were to capitalize on functional distance, and design an apartment building in which all tenants had an equal chance of taking advantage of the propinquity effect, the building would have which of the following features?
A) a long hallway, with apartments separated by large spaces
B) a U-shaped hallway
C) It would be circular, with elevators, laundry facilities, and mailboxes equidistant from all tenants.
D) It would be in a straight line, with mailboxes at one end and elevators at the other end.

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A circular building with equidistant elevators, laundry facilities, and mailboxes would allow all tenants an equal chance of taking advantage of the propinquity effect, since no apartment would be closer or farther from these common areas. A long hallway (option A) or a U-shaped hallway (option B) would create varying distances between apartments and common areas, which could lead to some tenants being at an advantage or disadvantage in terms of propinquity. The straight line design with mailboxes at one end and elevators at the other end (option D) also creates varying distances between apartments and common areas, and does not provide all tenants with equal access to the propinquity effect.

If an Architect Were to Capitalize on Functional Distance, and Design