We opened the Greenville store on May 6. Since then, we have seen a steady increase in customer traffic. Efforts such as social media contests and book readings led to the increase. There was a 9.5 percent rise in customer visits. Our sales of nonfiction books were 5 percent higher. However, we offered discounts on nonfiction books. We also organized author readings. In addition, we showcased certain books. In particular, we advertised books that have been made into movies or television shows.

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Which statement best explains coelho's choice in the alchemist to have the boy work for the crystal merchant? it shows the reader what happens when one follows his or her personal legendit explains how the boy earns enough money to marry the merchant's daughter. it provides the reader with engaging details about the city of tangier. it demonstrates that the path to one's personal legend is not a straight and obvious one.

What are the purposes of the underlined feature in this procedural text? select two options. to draw the reader’s attention to the steps of the procedure to set the purpose of the procedural text apart from its result to the reader decide which steps of the process to follow to separate the steps and the measurement information to indicate what equipment is needed to complete the process

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.