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Information and IdeasEasy–MediumInference from a bookshop's observation

Information and Ideas practice question

A bookshop noticed that customers who were handed a printed list of staff recommendations at the door stayed in the shop about twice as long as those who were not, and bought more books. This suggests that ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. the printed list encouraged customers to browse longer and buy more.Correct
  2. B. customers dislike being handed things at the door.
  3. C. the bookshop stopped stocking recommended books.
  4. D. customers who receive the list read faster.

Answer: A. the printed list encouraged customers to browse longer and buy more.

Longer stays and more purchases followed the list; the list appears to encourage both.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. customers dislike being handed things at the door.
Longer stays are the opposite of dislike.
C. the bookshop stopped stocking recommended books.
Not suggested anywhere.
D. customers who receive the list read faster.
Reading speed is not mentioned.

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