What is the significance of the mall-order catalog? A. People in rural areas could buy the new consumer goods.

B. Women could earn money selling products from the catalogs.

C. The number of department stores declined.

A. People in rural areas could buy the new consumer goods.

Explanation:

The mall order catalog is a publication made by companies that consisted of a set of products that consumers can order from the comfort of their own home. The companies will end the product to the consumers' home via postal services.

This catalogue was extremely beneficial for the people who live in rural areas. They did not have to spent much resources and energy to travel a far distance just to purchase a single product.

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