During a signed conversation, Scott stops talking about basketball and wants to tell Leo about the new restaurant that opened downtown. Before proceeding to describe the restaurant in detail, what is Scott most likely to do to get Leo's acknowledgement of the introduction of the new topic?

Select the items below that describe the field of economics. economics: is a social science is a plan to buy everything focuses on decision making involves consumers and producers

What is the meaning of calculated as it is used in this sentence from "ups and downs"? he calculated that the ride would be over before she could finish the ice cream sundae he bought her. a estimated b solved c analyzed d clarified

At the edge of the lawn, behind the building, there was a line of underbrush and trees sloping down a hillside. beyond that, there was a playground next to a day-care center. they could hear shouts of children in the air, and when they looked through the underbrush, they could see bundled-up four-year-olds swinging on swings and racing around a playhouse. the operation would be carried out near children.     –the hot zone, richard prestonwhat is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? check all that apply. to express his thoughts clearlyto inform readers about the location  to persuade readers to become scientiststo entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation isto encourage readers to protect children