Bobo the clown books more shows and makes more money than Gob the magician. Despite rampant coulrophobia -- an irrational fear of clowns -- Bobo still books more parties and receives higher rates of compensation per show. Gob' s magic shows are no worse than Bobo' s clown performances. Which of the following statements, if true, best explains the apparent paradox? ['Gob is a below average magician.', "Despite rampant coulrophobia, statistical data shows that people generally prefer clowns to magicians for children's birthday parties.", 'Bobo is an experienced clown.', 'Bobo works in a densely populated city, while Gob works in a rural town.']