What factor might motivate a museum to hastily restore art without considering whether or not the restoration good for the piece?

1. a freshly-restored artwork will last longer
2. a freshly-restored artwork is easier to display
3. a freshly-restored artwork will not spread mold
4. a freshly-restored artwork will bring more paying visitors

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The factor that might motivate a museum to hastily restore art without considering the implications for the piece itself is:

  1. a freshly-restored artwork will bring more paying visitors.

Museums often rely on ticket sales and visitor numbers for funding and operational costs. If a restored artwork is more visually appealing or engaging to the public, it could potentially attract more visitors, thus providing a financial incentive to prioritize restoration, even without fully considering the preservation needs of the artwork.