Tooten County is populated by a significantly lower percentage of young families than the typical county in the nation. Yet, per capita retail sales of children's bicycles are above the national average.

Which of the following, if true, best reconciles the seeming paradox described above?

A. The two leading retailers of children's bicycles in Tooten County spend more than half of their marketing budget on attracting residents of neighboring counties.
B. A local manufacturer of children's bicycles has just announced that national sales are up 20% over last year.
C. Retail outlets in Tooten County import the majority of their children's bicycles from Canada.
D. Elementary schools in Tooten County have been criticized for failing to promote the benefits of exercise to their students.
E. Residents of Tooten County rent children's bicycles at about the same rate as residents of other counties in the nation.
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There is lower proportion of young families, but bicycles are sold more than nation's average. The choice A explains why bicycles are sold more in the county.