8. It is 1985 and suppose the 90 day forward quotes on the DM and the French franc are $.4002 10 and $.1180 90, respectively

d)-b)-e)-a)-c).

Explanation:

For the given passages to be arranged in a sequential manner, the main topic of the whole proposed passage will be the start or opening sentence. Then follows the advantage of the passage topic and then the disadvantage. The concluding sentence will do the job of closing the argument.

Accordingly, sentence (d) will be the opening sentence, introducing the topic of the whole passage/ argument. Then sentence (b) will follow, for it talks of the advantages of the topic of the passage- cloning. Sentence (e) will follow next, which presents the contradicting sentence for the previous sentence. Followed next by sentence (a) which presents an additional point for sentence (e). Finally, sentence (c) will conclude the hole passage, closing the argument. Therefore, the final passage will become

d) Cloning is a contentious issue but the debate is simple with people either in favor or against.

b) The main advantage of cloning is the provision of a backup system for the vital organs. Also, by altering human genes, geneticists may be able to eradicate many genetic diseases.

e) Turning to the argument against, cloning hampers genetic diversity. With a smaller gene pool we become less able to adapt. Some dictators have wanted to create a smaller gene pool and wipe out entire races.

a) Furthermore, the financial implications of organ cloning are astronomical and it is unlikely that such scientific breakthroughs will ever be affordable to the general public.

c) On such a contentious topic, with continuing advances in this scientific field, the arguments for and against will, no doubt, continue for the foreseeable future.