---
id: 678507620156985b70c81f9f
title: Task 97
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-97
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) Tom: If TechCorp went out of business, it would be a big shock. They work with so many companies. Why do you ask? -->

<!-- SPEAKING -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

What is the best response to Tom's question?

## --answers--

`I read they might be having money problems.`

---

`They work with a lot of companies.`

### --feedback--

While true, this doesn't answer Tom's question about why you're asking.

## --video-solution--

1

# --explanation--

The correct response, `I read they might be having money problems`, directly answers Tom's question, `Why do you ask?` It provides a clear reason for bringing up the topic of TechCorp possibly going out of business.

When someone asks `Why do you ask?`, they are looking for a specific explanation or context for your question.

Other examples of responses to `Why do you ask?` could include:

- `I saw something about it in the news.`

- `I heard someone mention it in a meeting.`

These responses provide the necessary context and keep the conversation focused on the original question.

# --scene--

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