Question

text 1
when automobiles became common in the early 1900s, more people began taking vacations. however, many families needed a large vehicle to fit all their family members and belongings. some families also found it too expensive to stay in a hotel on longer trips. luckily the rv, or recreational vehicle, provided a convenient solution to these problems. the vehicle was designed so that several people could live and sleep in it while traveling.

text 2
during the early twentieth century, camping was a popular activity for many people. families often visited national and state parks where they could camp in tents. although people enjoyed vacations in the outdoors, many missed the comforts of home. so, one family created a recreational vehicle that had a bed, sofa, and kitchen inside. the rv was pictured in a magazine and became a huge hit. people have been camping in comfort ever since.

which sentence best combines the main, or central, ideas of both texts?
the invention of the rv made it easier for families to vacation together and to camp in a comfortable way.
many families found it too expensive to stay at hotels, so they bought rvs for their vacations.

Explanation:

Text 1 focuses on how RVs solved family vacation issues (needing space and avoiding expensive hotels), while Text 2 explains RVs were created to let campers enjoy outdoor trips with home comforts. The first option combines both core ideas: RVs helping family vacations and comfortable camping. The second option only covers a single detail from Text 1, not the full central ideas of both texts.

Answer:

The invention of the RV made it easier for families to vacation together and to camp in a comfortable way.