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Question
A lady went to the market to buy a blanket. The shopkeeper showed her blankets made up of acrylic fibres as well as made up of wool. She preferred to buy an acrylic blanket. Can you guess why?
Solution
Acrylic blankets are cheap, light in weight, more durable and are available in variety of colours and designs. They can be easily washed at home.
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