<span>The answer is the option A. Those who perform the best. Meritocracy comes from merit and cratia (merit rules); it means that in the ideal meritocracy the individuals with greatest merits (best performance) will be rewarded with the highest positions, responsibilities and salaries.</span><span />
I say A or C if I’m wrong sorry
When could is used it refers to an ability that <span>a person generally had in the past or to something that was generally possible in the past, can is present.
I could wash the dishes for you. (having the ability to do it)
I can wash the dishes for you. (its actually going to be done)
hope this helps you! :-)</span>
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