What does the author conclude?
When the state funds a museum, should entry be free? Supporters say that free entry opens culture to everyone and encourages casual visits that build curiosity. Opponents answer that charges raise money, and that the public pays for museums through taxes whether or not it visits, so those who do visit should contribute. There is evidence that free entry increases attendance, but it is mixed on whether the new visitors are drawn from groups previously excluded. This should temper claims on both sides. Free entry is a good policy if one wants more visits and can afford the cost; it is not a guarantee of wider access. If breadth matters, free entry needs to be accompanied by outreach to the people who do not currently come.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Free entry raises attendance but widening access may require further outreach
- Step 1: The last sentences say free entry is not a guarantee of wider access and needs outreach if breadth matters.
- Step 2: The only choice consistent with this is "Free entry raises attendance but widening access may require further outreach".
Answer
Free entry raises attendance but widening access may require further outreach.
Why not the others: The author denies that free entry guarantees wider access, and does not argue for charging or ending tax funding.
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