Lynn always wanted to live in downtown San Francisco. For 10 years she has worked as a manager at an investment banking firm, where she is well paid. However, the most affordable condo is still more than $1 million more than she wants to pay. Although Lynn has the money to purchase the condo, she cannot justify to herself paying so much money for one person, even for a condo in the middle of downtown San Francisco. Lynn ______ part of the market for condos in downtown San Francisco because she ___________________ to buy.
A) is; has the ability
B) is not; lacks the authority
C) is not; lacks the willingness
D) is; has the authority
E) is not; lacks the desire

Question

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Lynn's decision not to purchase the condo shows that she lacks the willingness to pay the high price, therefore she is not part of the market for condos in downtown San Francisco. Option A can be eliminated as having the ability to purchase does not necessarily mean someone is part of a specific market. Option B can be eliminated as authority is not relevant in this context. Option D is also incorrect, as having authority to purchase does not mean Lynn is actually part of the market. Option E is close, but lacks the specificity of option C.

Lynn Always Wanted to Live in Downtown San Francisco