Read this paragraph. Which best states the author's purpose in writing the
paragraph?
The new Star Trekker shoe has several features in
common with the Athenia running shoe, including
stability, tread depth, and comfort. Although the two
shoes are nearly equal in these areas, the Athenia has
a more modern look and comes in the latest colors.
The two also vary in price, with the Athenia coming in
thirty dollars higher than the Star Trekker
O to convince people that the shoes are equal
O to show similarities and differences between the
shoes
O to provide important information on the cost of the
shoes
O to make people think that the Star Trekker is
outdated