HiSET Practice Test 5

Draft Letter: Ortega's Bakery to Valley Mill Supply

Dear Mr. Walsh:

(1) I am writing about the delivery schedule for the weekly flour order at Ortega's Bakery. (2) For the past three years, Valley Mill Supply has delivered our flour every Monday before 6 a.m., and we have been real happy with your service. (3) Last month alone, these emergency purchases cost us an extra $340. (4) Since the start of March, however, four deliveries have arrived after 10 a.m. (5) Because our bakers begin mixing dough at 5 a.m., each late delivery has forced us to buy flour from a grocery store at a much higher price.

(6) I understand that your company recently changed it's delivery routes. (7) Under the new plan, my bakery is the last stop on the route. (8) The driver reaches us after making eleven other deliveries. (9) I know that planning routes for many customers is not easy, and I appreciate the work your drivers do. (10) Any of three changes would solve the problem for us: moving our stop to the beginning of the route, delivering our order on Sunday evening, or you could let us pick up the flour at your warehouse.

(11) I would be glad to discuss these options with you. (12) Please call me at 555-0182 any weekday morning, I am usually in the office until noon. (13) I have also enclosed copies of the four late delivery receipts.

Sincerely,

Marisol Ortega, Owner, Ortega's Bakery