GMAT Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: During the earliest period of industrialization in Britain, steam engi

Steam engines were expensive to build and operate .
Despite the significant cost disadvantages,steam-powered factories were built in large numbers .Also in regions where geographical conditions permitted the construction of wind- and water-powered factories close to major markets.

Paradox -
A) In many areas of Britain, there were fewer steam-powered factories than wind- or water-powered factories in the earliest period of industrialization.
Does not explain the reason
B) Unlike wind- or water-powered
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