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after reading the paragraph, identify the authors main purpose. * (1 punto)
the following is an excerpt from timothy p. fongs the contemporary asian american experience
cambodian american have been so successful at operating the doughnut market, many are expanding into new ventures. this time it is bagels. although bagel stores are dominated by several major chain stores, there are good reasons to make the transition. first, it is always good to diversify the products you sell. the average family-run doughnut shop can gross about $200,000, but after expenses it only ends up with a $48,000 profit. an effort to increase the profit margins of these small businesses is welcomed by cambodian american merchants, making bagels a very attractive item. their markup on bagels is 150 to 200 percent, far more than the 100 percent markup on doughnuts. second, bagels are easier to make than doughnuts because they can be frozen and stored for long times, whereas doughnuts last only about a day. fourth, the shift from doughnuts to bagels has already been very successful for some cambodian americans. sam tan owns four doughnut stores around san jose, california, but he also owns six bagel stores. \bagels are my future,\ he said with pride. \my entire family is switching to the bagel business.
what is the main purpose of this paragraph?
○ to encourage cambodian americans to open up more bagel shops
○ to compare bagels against doughnuts
○ to share the story of a successful cambodian american, sam tan
○ to explain why cambodian americans are exploring a new market

Explanation:

The paragraph outlines four distinct reasons (timeliness, diversification, ease of preparation, existing success examples) that explain why Cambodian American doughnut shop owners are moving into bagel businesses, rather than focusing on encouragement, comparison, or a single success story alone.

Answer:

To explain why Cambodian Americans are exploring a new market