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Question of the day: 2026-10-23

JAMB UTME English 2024

Read the passage: 'At Odu Market, traders used to discard bruised tomatoes because buyers judged them by appearance. A cooperative began sorting the fruit: firm tomatoes were sold fresh, while softer ones were cooked into sauce. Members shared jars and labels, and recorded every expense. In the first weeks, the sauce sold slowly; the traders responded by offering samples, not by lowering the price without calculation. Waste fell, but the group also learned that a new product needed clear instructions for storage. Their small venture succeeded because they treated feedback as information rather than insult.' How did the traders respond when the sauce initially sold slowly?
  1. They stopped cooking the softer tomatoes.
  2. They offered samples to prospective buyers.
  3. They discarded all the jars and labels.
  4. They lowered the price without checking costs.
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Answer: B. They offered samples to prospective buyers.

The passage says the traders offered samples rather than lowering the price without calculation.

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