Why have logical reasons been most important when Americans contemplate the future of space exploration?

the cost of attendance or coa is an approximate budget for the cost of attendance of the whole academic year. in order to calculate this, universities take into consideration many factors like room and board, tuitions and fees, books, transportation and personal expenses such as medicine, laundry, clothing. all these factors combined make up the final sum to the cost of attendance in each university.

i believe the answer is d : )

yes this is an analog in my view