Explanation
The situation presents a paradox where Taychester, a colder city, has lower average heating expenses compared to Charlesville. We're looking for the option that does NOT help explain why residents in the warmer city of Charlesville might have higher heating expenses.
A. Could explain the paradox by indicating that Taychester might lose less heat due to wind, thus requiring less heating.
B. (Correct Response) Does not help to resolve the paradox because even if Charlesville gets colder at night, it does not explain why the overall heating expenses are higher since Taychester is colder overall.
C. Could explain the paradox if the utility rates in Taychester are lower, thus contributing to lower overall heating expenses despite colder temperatures.
D. Could explain the paradox as it suggests a behavioral reason for Charlesville residents preferring warmer indoor temperatures, leading to higher heating expenses.
E. Could explain the paradox by suggesting that homes in Taychester might be better insulated due to the consistently colder climate, leading to more efficient heating and lower expenses.
The option that does NOT help to resolve the paradox is option B. This is because the statement about temperatures in Charlesville dropping steeply at night does not account for why heating expenses would be higher in Charlesville compared to Taychester, which is always at least 10 degrees colder. The night-time temperature drop in Charlesville is irrelevant to the paradox since we're considering average heating expenses, which would include both day and night temperatures in both cities.