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Which of the following inferences most closely explains why Bush believes literacy is important?


A. She thinks literacy will help people barter more effectively.

B. She claims that literacy gives people opportunities for personal enjoyment and careers.

C. She believes more people would want to start small businesses if they were more literate.

D. She imagines that literacy will help people become more accepting of each other.

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B. She claims that literacy gives people opportunities for personal enjoyment and careers.

Explanation: The statement focuses on literacy opening up personal and professional opportunities (enjoyment and careers), which best matches why Bush emphasizes its importance. The other choices (bartering, starting businesses, increased acceptance) are less directly related.