The company decided to _______ its product line by eliminating underperforming items and focusing resources on its bestsellers. This strategic decision led to improved profit margins.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
expand
streamline
complicate
neglect
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The passage describes "eliminating" and "focusing," actions that make operations more efficient. "Streamline" means to make more efficient by removing unnecessary elements, precisely fitting this context.
Choice A is incorrect because "expand" contradicts eliminating products. Choice C is incorrect because "complicate" contradicts improved efficiency. Choice D is incorrect because "neglect" suggests abandonment, not strategic focus.