_____ the price is, they are prepared to pay.

_____ the price is, they are prepared to pay.
A、However
B、whichever
C、whatever
D、wherever
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：考查让步状语从句及其引导词。however表示“无论如何”，whichever表示“无论哪一个”，wherever表示“无论在哪里”。所以答案为C。