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Busy Summer at the Ice Cream Shop

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During the summer, the ice cream shop has the [blank] number of customers every day. People love its delicious flavors. It's the favorite spot for many [blank] in town because of its variety. The shop is always busy in the afternoons, especially on weekends. It stays open for long [blank] to serve everyone who comes by. On average, they [blank] about one dollar per hour per customer.

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During the summer, the ice cream shop has the same number of customers every day. People love its delicious flavors. It's the favorite spot for many families in town because of its variety. The shop is always busy in the afternoons, especially on weekends. It stays open for long hours to serve everyone who comes by. On average, they earn about one dollar per hour per customer.
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