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The aim is to draw "reading audience". Option A talks about readers unlike option C
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why the answer is A Not C? I think the A is too general,correct me if I am wrong.
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Actually option C is vague and not A.
Option C says he browses anywhere not necessarily just books, could be an answer if A) didnt exist.
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The given reason for adding the bookstore is to "draw reading audiences".
Option A provides a possible linkage to attracting travelers who may not have previously stopped at the mall for snacks or the other products mentioned by the critics. This directly meets the given objective for adding the bookstore.
Option C on the other hand talks about 'visitors'. This implies that they aren't a new audience but rather suggests an expansion of choices for people already visiting the mall for other purchases,
This was my reasoning. Apologies if I've missed or incorrectly interpreted it.
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Is D not the correct option b/c management's aim is to bring in more "reading audience" and nowhere in the stem is it mentioned about making a "viable" business? B/c if this isn't the reason then what could be the reason to reject D?
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Is D not the correct option b/c management's aim is to bring in more "reading audience" and nowhere in the stem is it mentioned about making a "viable" business? B/c if this isn't the reason then what could be the reason to reject C?
Yes, D is not best mainly because it’s too generic and does not answer the critics’ specific objection.

The critics’ claim is: highway malls mainly get travelers who want quick practical items, so a bookstore won’t fit what those visitors want. To strengthen management, you need evidence that those highway visitors would actually want books.

D just says “a highway location is viable for businesses, including bookstores.” That does not show demand from Highway Mall’s customer mix, so it does not really address the objection.

For C, it helps a bit, but it is still indirect. “People might browse” does not specifically connect browsing to buying books. Travelers could browse other practical shops or just stretch their legs. So C weakly suggests time spent, but it does not show interest in a bookstore the way A does.
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A. Reading is a popular pastime among travelers across the world.

This directly supports the needed link: if travelers commonly like reading, then travelers stopping at a highway mall are more likely to want to buy something to read for the trip. It connects the mall’s customer base to bookstore demand.

B. Critics have frequently been incorrect about other issues related to Highway Mall in the past.

This only attacks the critics’ credibility. It does not provide a concrete reason the bookstore will succeed.

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The management of Highway Mall was contemplating the addition of a bookstore to their establishment, aiming to draw in a reading audience. A comparable initiative had been undertaken by Cloud 9 Mall in the city, which subsequently experienced positive feedback. Critics, however, argued that due to its location, Highway Mall might not enjoy the same success, suggesting that malls on highways primarily attract travelers interested only in purchasing snacks, travel accessories, or car care products. Despite these concerns, Highway Mall's management decided to proceed with opening the bookstore.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the management's decision to open a bookstore at Highway Mall?

A. Reading is a popular pastime among travelers across the world.
B. Critics have frequently been incorrect about other issues related to Highway Mall in the past.
C. Visitors who stop to buy snacks or accessories at malls often take the opportunity to relax and browse other stores.
D. The location of a mall along a highway is a viable place for businesses, including bookstores.
E. The cost of purchasing books wholesale has significantly decreased, making it economically feasible to buy in bulk.

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