Which of the Following Best Captures the Meaning of the Phrase

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures the meaning of the phrase "other things being equal" in the claim that one state of affairs is better than another, other things being equal?

A) That except for the differences identified in describing the two states of affairs, the states of affairs do not differ in any relevant ways.
B) That except for the differences identified in describing the two states of affairs, the states of the affairs do not differ at all.
C) That except for the normative difference between the two states of affairs, there are no descriptive differences between them.
D) That except for the descriptive differences between the two states of affairs, there are no normative differences between them.