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"Aisha lives in a semi‑arid region where the average annual rainfall is about 600 mm. She owns a small farm that can be irrigated only by rainwater. Last year the market price of rice rose to $₦250$ per kilogram, while millet fetched $₦150$ per kilogram. Considering the limited water supply, Aisha decided to plant millet instead of rice for the upcoming season. She explained that millet tolerates drought better and the lower price would still give her a profit because the input costs are also lower."

Based on the passage, which factor most influenced Aisha's decision to plant millet rather than rice?

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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

"Aisha lives in a semi‑arid region where the average annual rainfall is about 600 mm. She owns a small farm that can be irrigated only by rainwater. Last year the market price of rice rose to $₦250$ per kilogram, while millet fetched $₦150$ per kilogram. Considering the limited water supply, Aisha decided to plant millet instead of rice for the upcoming season. She explained that millet tolerates drought better and the lower price would still give her a profit because the input costs are also lower."

Based on the passage, which factor most influenced Aisha's decision to plant millet rather than rice?

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The limited water supply - millet's lower water requirement made it more suitable.

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