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On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food distributor based in Mexico City, announced its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner, had been considering holding an auction for ownership of the chain. He ultimately made the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking other offers. According to inside sources, Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez started the business 40 years ago right after finishing school. He opened a small food stand in his hometown of Cancún. Following that, he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s restaurants nationwide.

What is suggested about Mr. Benavidez?

• He has hired Salinas Products to distribute his products.

• He has agreed to sell his business to Salinas Products.

• He has recently been hired as an employee of a school.

• He has been chosen to be the new president of Salinas Products.

On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food distributor based in Mexico City, announced its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner, had been considering holding an auction for ownership of the chain. He ultimately made the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking other offers. According to inside sources, Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez started the business 40 years ago right after finishing school. He opened a small food stand in his hometown of Cancún. Following that, he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s restaurants nationwide.

According to the article, where is Mr. Benavidez from?

• Cancún

• Veracruz

• Mexico City

• Puerto Vallarta

On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food distributor based in Mexico City, announced its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner, had been considering holding an auction for ownership of the chain. He ultimately made the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking other offers. According to inside sources, Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez started the business 40 years ago right after finishing school. He opened a small food stand in his hometown of Cancún. Following that, he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s restaurants nationwide.

What is indicated about the Pablo’s restaurant chain?

• It was recently sold in an auction.

• It will soon change its name.

• It was founded 40 years ago.

• It operates in several countries

From: Arun Phan

To: Customer Support

Date: March 12

Subject: Order #3397

Hello, Thanks for sending my order #3397—it arrived this morning. Unfortunately, the paint was not the one I had asked for. I had selected color SP 944 but received SP 945 (Ocean Waves). They appear right next to each other on your Web site, so the two may have been confused at your end. Could you send me the correct paint, along with additional samples that are close in color to SP 722? That sample worked well in my house; the others looked too green on my walls

Thank you,

Arun Phan

What is most likely true about order #3397 ?

• It arrived within two business days.

• It included an extra sample.

• It was shipped in February

• It contained four gallons of paint

From: Arun Phan

To: Customer Support

Date: March 12

Subject: Order #3397

Hello, Thanks for sending my order #3397—it arrived this morning. Unfortunately, the paint was not the one I had asked for. I had selected color SP 944 but received SP 945 (Ocean Waves). They appear right next to each other on your Web site, so the two may have been confused at your end. Could you send me the correct paint, along with additional samples that are close in color to SP 722? That sample worked well in my house; the others looked too green on my walls

Thank you,

Arun Phan

What problem does Mr. Phan mention in his e-mail?

• He received the wrong item

• He was charged the wrong price.

• The delivery time was too long.

• The instructions were too confusing

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