Dwayne's parents know that he is going to return to elementary school in a few weeks, and his father is budgeting money for new school clothes. He really does not want to buy more than is necessary, and is only interested in replacing items that have been outgrown in recent months. If Dwayne's growth pattern is typical, which of the following will his parents next purchase?
A) a new jacket
B) new shirts
C) a new sweater
D) new pants

Question

Dwayne's parents know that he is going to return to elementary school in a few weeks, and his father is budgeting money for new school clothes. He really does not want to buy more than is necessary, and is only interested in replacing items that have been outgrown in recent months. If Dwayne's growth pattern is typical, which of the following will his parents next purchase?
A) ​a new jacket
B) ​new shirts
C) ​a new sweater
D) ​new pants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Dwayne's growth pattern is typical, he may have gone through a growth spurt and outgrown his pants in recent months. Jackets, shirts, and sweaters are less likely to be outgrown quickly, so they may not need to be replaced as urgently.

Dwayne's Parents Know That He Is Going to Return to Elementary