Question

Branden loves his new basketball goal. It looks slick with its black pole and backboard, and it's adjustable so he can lower it for his little brother to play, too. How well does the design meet the purpose for which it was designed?

A. The basketball goal is aesthetically pleasing but fails to function properly.
B. The basketball goal but isn't very aesthetically pleasing.
C. The basketball goal is neither aesthetically pleasing nor functional.
D. The basketball goal is both aesthetically pleasing and functional

Answer 1

Answer: D. The basketball goal is both aesthetically pleasing and functional

The design met its purpose perfectly. Branden thinks that the black pole and backboard look slick, which means that the board is aesthetically pleasing (aesthetics refers to the beauty of an object). Additionally, the board is adjustable, which means that Branden can change it in order to fulfill its needs. Therefore, the board is both beautiful and functional, which was the purpose of its design.