The increments between casket prices, when arranged in order of their increasing value, is called

• A. Progression
• B. Sequence
• C. Escalation
• D. Gradation

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is describing how values rise as you move through an ordered list. When you arrange casket prices from lowest to highest, the steps from one price to the next form a clear upward progression. Progression captures the sense of a continuous, structured increase through a series of values, which fits how the prices advance along the scale.

A sequence is a neutral term for any ordered list, but it doesn’t emphasize the upward movement. Gradation suggests gradual levels or steps, which is close but focuses more on smooth transitions than the overall rise. Escalation implies a sharper or more rapid increase, which isn’t necessarily what this steady ordering conveys.