Peggy Would Like to Open a Dog Grooming Business in Her

question 112

Multiple Choice

Peggy would like to open a dog grooming business in her home. Which of the following, if true, would indicate this is a good idea?

• A) More households now own dogs, but the owners don't want to give them regular baths.
• B) Fewer households now own dogs, but the owners don't want to give them regular baths.
• C) Fewer households now own dogs, but the owners give them regular baths.
• D) More households now own dogs, but the owners give them regular baths.

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