challenge: What were some of the key factors that contributed to Expansive Co-working's financial distress during the COVID-19 era?
  
  A. Increased demand for office space, low interest rates, and a stable office market
  B. Improved office infrastructure, reduced construction costs, and a rise in small business entrepreneurship
  C. Government subsidies for co-working spaces, decreased competition, and a growing number of large office tenants
  D. Widespread adoption of remote work, volatility in the office market leasing atmosphere, and rising interest rates
  Answer: 