What is the most likely reason why an author would include a aldebar in his or her report? To expand upon ideas presented in the main text
To provide the reader with important Information about photos and illustrations,
To present technical information about a subject.
To give the reader an image that helps them understand an idea from the text

to expand on ideas presented in the main text

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.