Which sentence best states the purpose of the Bloomberg Business article

"What a Bad Flu Season Could Cost the US Economy"?

O

A. It informs readers about the likely economic effects of this year's

flu outbreak.

O

B. It persuades readers to get a flu vaccine if they have a medical

condition

O

C. It argues that drugstores are manipulating media reports on flu.

O

D. It informs readers about how the flu infects the body and causes

inflammation

A). It informs readers about the likely economic effects of this year's flu outbreak.

Explanation:

The author creates a particular work with a specific reason or intent i. e. to inform/educate, persuade, entertain, satirize an issue, or to mere relate an incident before the audience.

The Bloomberg Business article titled 'What ... Economy' primarily intends to 'inform the reader regarding the probable economic effects caused by the outbreak of flu this year.' This would add to readers' knowledge by educating them about the factual effects they are likely to face due to the outbreak and make their plans accordingly. Thus, option A is the correct answer.