What does it mean " to choose the latter of two options"?

Question

The impact of people on their environment can either be devastating or helpful. which would be the Latter?

Answer 1

When someone says "the latter of two options." They mean the last one. Not the first one but the last one.

Answer 2

latter means the most recent - which in this example means the last one offered = 'helpful.'

Answer 3

latter means last......so helpful....

Answer 4

helpful is the latter in this question.

Answer 5

The latter of two would be the second option.