Gold is a widely known metal, often used for making jewelry. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold, but there is also 14-carat gold. Because gold is a soft metal. It is sometimes combined with another metal to harden it, such as copper. Fourteen-carat gold is named as such because 14 out of the 24 carats, approximately 60%, is gold and the remaining 10 carats, or 40%, is some other metal.
Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above?
A.
To analyze
B.
To recommend
C.
To inform
D.
To compare
The purpose of the passage is:
C. To inform
Explanation: The passage provides information about the different types of gold, specifically pure gold (24-carat) and 14-carat gold, explaining how they differ and why 14-carat gold contains other metals. The aim is to inform readers about these facts rather than to analyze, recommend, or compare in depth.