Worst conditions in England favor Germany Steps:

• Identify that the choice depends on real income: net income adjusted for cost of living (higher net and lower COL yield higher purchasing power).
• Assume the combination describes conditions in England relative to Germany.
• Evaluate each option's impact on England's real income versus Germany's baseline.
• Select the option where England has the lowest real income, making Germany preferable.

Why D is correct:

• Lower gross and net incomes with higher COL in England mean substantially lower purchasing power (real income = net / COL index), driving the choice to Germany.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Higher incomes but higher COL in England could yield comparable or better real income, not strongly favoring Germany.
• B: Higher net and lower COL in England boost real income, making England more attractive.
• C: Higher gross but lower net and COL in England may still provide sufficient real income, not compelling a switch to Germany.

Final answer: D