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What is the central idea of this passage?

A. Potato chips did not become popular until many years after they were invented.
B. Potato chips are one of the most popular snacks food in the world.
C. New ideas or inventions are not always planned.
D. New ideas or inventions might lead with wealth and fame. ​

What is the central idea of this passage? A. Potato chips did not become popular until-example-1
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Answer: The central idea could be new ideas are not always planned.

Explanation: In the passage, they are talking about chips,a snack that was accidentally made. Also, in the passage, it never said that Crum was planning to make it. He only did it to please his customer.

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Answer:

C. New Ideas or Inventions are not always planned.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using process of elimination is helpful. Obviously not A. or B. and the passage never talked about wealth and fame. This leaves you with one answer. D. : )

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