Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The minister considered the ministry's budget to be a drop in the ocean in view of the number of projects in the pipeline.

  • A The pipeline project across the ocean will be abandoned unless budgetary allocation improves
  • B The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure
  • C The minister may be dropped for failing to complete a number of projects
  • D The money approved cannont complete the pipeline project acorss the ocean
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The correct answer is B. The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure

A drop in the ocean; a very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

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