Kodak made film and was the major employer in Rochester, New York. When digital photography decreased film sales, Kodak laid off two-thirds of its work force, but Rochester did not become a ghost town. Why?
A)taxes went down
B)the local economy had other industries
C)gold was discovered and caused another boom
D)everyone left the area to seek employment elsewhere
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The correct answer is B) the local economy had other industries.
To arrive at this answer, we can use logical reasoning. Rochester, New York was highly dependent on Kodak for employment due to its dominant position in the film industry. However, with the rise of digital photography reducing the demand for film, Kodak faced significant challenges and had to lay off a large portion of its workforce.
If taxes went down (option A), it might have helped attract businesses, but it alone would not have been sufficient to prevent Rochester from becoming a ghost town after the decline of its major employer.
Option C, the discovery of gold causing another boom, is unlikely since Rochester is not known for its gold mines or significant mineral resources.
Option D, everyone leaving the area to seek employment elsewhere, is also unlikely since not all individuals would have had the means or desire to relocate.
Therefore, option B seems to be the most reasonable answer. Rochester was able to avoid becoming a ghost town because it had a diverse local economy with other industries. These industries provided alternative employment opportunities, allowing the city to adapt and recover from the decline of Kodak.