Think about the following sentence from the paragraph:

"Although a mouse is still a rodent and cookies are still delicious, these words have developed new meanings related to the information age."

Which statement best describes the purpose of this sentence?

A) The sentence introduces readers to the paragraph's main idea.
B) The sentence summarizes language changes caused by technology.
C) The sentence helps readers transition to a completely new idea.
D) The sentence warns readers about negative influences of technology.

A) The sentence introduces readers to the paragraphs main idea.

Step-by-step explanation:

It does not talk about technology, it is not a new idea, and it is not saying anything negative.

B

Step-by-step explanation:

I just got it right :)

d. $180

step-by-step explanation:

if the dimensions of the room is 9ft by 12 ft, we have the area of the floor as,

so the area of the floor is 108 square feet, converting that into square yards we get,

the cost of carpet is $15 per square yard, therefore the cost of carpet for 12 square yards is,

hence, the cost of carpet is $180.

assuming the dimensions of the room be,

15 ft by 12 ft

so, the area of the floor of that room is,

we can convert 180 square feet into square yards, we know that,

1 sq ft = 0.111 sq yard

so, 180 square feet is,

so the area of floor is 20 square yards.

now, the cost of carpet is 15 dollars per square yard, therefore the cost of carpet for 20 square yards is,

so, it will cost $300.