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Sir Edmund Hillary by Mona GedneyAfter reading about Sir Edmund Hillary, Monique wants to write an argumentative essay about the safety concerns regarding climbing Mount Everest. Which of the following would be the best claim for Monique to make?

A.
It is not worth the financial expense to attempt to climb Mount Everest.

B.
The dangers involved in climbing Mount Everest drastically outweigh the slim chance of reaching the crest.

C.
The weather in the region makes ascending Mount Everest too difficult for anyone but the most experienced climber.

D.
It takes too long to climb Mount Everest in its entirety.

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B. The dangers involved in climbing Mount Everest drastically outweigh the slim chance of reaching the crest.

This claim directly addresses safety (dangers vs. benefit), is arguable, and sets up an essay with evidence about risks, fatalities, and low success rates.