The following is from a 1948 novel. Mr. Carlton inspected each letter of recommendation in the order received, weighing the names at the top against the lists of accomplishments below. He spoke aloud only of accomplishments, taking notes on degrees and previous employers. After the candidates departed, however, he stacked the files in an order whose principle was apparent only to him, and the candidates whose family names appeared most often in the membership rolls of his clubs rose, without comment, to the top of the pile.
Which inference is most strongly supported by the passage?
- A
Mr. Carlton has no preferences regarding the candidates
- Bcheck_circle
Mr. Carlton's stated criteria for evaluation differ from the criteria he actually applies
- C
Mr. Carlton's evaluations are determined solely by the accomplishments he discusses aloud
- D
Mr. Carlton's clubs include all of the candidates
Explanation
Speaking of accomplishments while reordering by club-name overlap supports B. A, C, D contradict the description.