Use the sentences to answer the question.

Question

The cost of an opal is determined by how rare and desirable it is. Buyers prefer darker opals, and black opals are among the rarest because they form naturally in only one place.

A student infers that black opals are more expensive than other opals. Is the inference supported by the information in the sentences?
(1 point)
Responses

No, because the sentences do not state how much other opals cost.
No, because the sentences do not state how much other opals cost.
Yes, because the sentences state that black opals are rare.
Yes, because the sentences state that black opals are rare.
No, because the sentences do not state how many buyers prefer dark opals.
No, because the sentences do not state how many buyers prefer dark opals.
Yes, because the sentences state that black opals form naturally.

Answer 1

Yes, because the sentences state that black opals are among the rarest.