In Manila, Phillipines, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, the recently-opened SM Mall of Asia, is threatening the viability of other "super-malls" in Manila, but its appearance has had a positive effect on many small businesses in the area. The SM Mall o f Asia has few of the same attractions as other Manila super-malls, but it has become of the largest tourist destinations in the Phillipines.
Which of the following contributes most to an explanation of the difference between the SM Mall of Asia's effect on other super-malls and small businesses?
(A) Tourists often visit the Phillipines because of the wide variety of shopping opportunities.
Incorrectthey can visit for other super malls, not for SM mall
(B) The locations of super-malls, including the SM Mall of Asia, are carefully chosen to limit competition between super-malls.
Incorrectcompetition between super malls is irrelevant
(C) The SM Mall of Asia is home to the only Olympic-sized ice skating rink in the Phillipines.
Incorrectcant explain SM Mall of Asia's effects
(D)
The opening of a new super-mall has increased the number of weekend tourists visiting Manila, and these tourists typically visit only one super-mall. Correctso, by increasing number of tourist SM malls help other malls, because tourist are visit not only SM mall, but also other malls
(E) The success of a super-mall is often dependent on the major retailers chosen as "anchor stores",îand the SM Mall of Asia has more anchor stores than other Manila super-malls.
Incorrectnew info, success of a supper mall is irrelevant
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