Part a how does the author develop the central idea that the reasons for price variance can depend on emotions as well as logic? the author discusses the influence of perceived value. the author says that over time, prices for garden hoses are falling in germany. the author analyzes two different systems of taxation. the author goes into factors such as consumer earnings and the price of necessities. part b which sentence from the text develops the central idea? "these extra costs to businesses get passed along to the consumer in the form of higher prices." "people in germany just think a garden hose is worth more than do people in the united states." "as more people gain internet access, they’re researching item prices in other countries." "one of germany' is to collect taxes in many stages during the production of items."

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.