Question

recommended levels of insulation (excerpt 1) u.s. environmental protection agency improving your homes insulation and sealing air - leaks are the easiest and most cost - effective ways to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars. be sure to seal air leaks before you insulate, because insulating materials wont block leaks. sealing air leaks air leaks can waste a lot of your energy dollars. one of the quickest energy - and money - saving tasks you can do is caulk, seal, and weather strip all seams, cracks, and openings to the outside. tips for sealing air leaks test your home for air tightness. on a windy day, carefully hold a lit incense stick or a smoke pen next to your windows, doors, electrical boxes, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, attic hatches, and other places where air may leak. if the smoke stream travels horizontally, you have located an air leak that may need caulking, sealing, or weatherstripping. caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air. caulk and seal air leaks where plumbing, ducting, or electrical wiring comes through walls, floors, ceilings, and soffits over. what is the authors most likely purpose for writing this text? a to persuade readers to improve their homes b to advertise products for home improvement c to educate readers on how to improve homes d to explain the importance of home improvement

Explanation:

The text provides information on improving home insulation and sealing air - leaks, including tips on how to find and seal air - leaks. It aims to educate readers on these home - improvement tasks related to energy efficiency.

Answer:

C. to educate readers on how to improve homes