Assume that the state of Kansas passes a law requiring all inline skates sold in Kansas to have disc brakes. Assume that there are no federal regulations covering inline skate design. Assume also, that the required disc brakes would make inline skates easier to stop and thus safer, but that they would add considerably to the cost of the skates and require extensive changes in design to meet the Kansas requirements. Which of the following is most likely true?
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Based on the given information, the most likely true statement is:
The cost of inline skates in Kansas will increase, and manufacturers will have to make significant changes to the design of inline skates to include disc brakes as required by the state law.
To determine which statement is most likely true, we need to assess the given information and understand the implications.
1. Inline skate manufacturers will comply with the Kansas law and start producing inline skates with disc brakes.
2. Inline skate manufacturers will ignore the Kansas law and continue producing inline skates without disc brakes.
Considering that the Kansas law requires disc brakes on inline skates and assuming there are no federal regulations covering inline skate design, it is most likely that inline skate manufacturers will comply with the law and start producing inline skates with disc brakes. This would involve making extensive changes to the design of the skates.
The reasoning behind this likelihood is that the law aims to enhance safety by making inline skates easier to stop. While the cost of adding disc brakes and redesigning the skates may be considerable, the safety benefits are substantial. Additionally, since there are no federal regulations governing inline skate design, the manufacturers would have an incentive to comply with the state law to continue selling their products in Kansas.