the impact that the american red cross has had on this country's members had been(20) enormous. currently, the red cross supplies more than 40 percent of the blood needed in the united states. through numerous wars and times of peace,(21) it has continued to provide services. the amount of food, clothing, and shelter, along with emotional and mental care,(22) provided to victims of disasters is staggering. (23) the american red cross continues to grow, joining with federal programs like the federal emergency management agency, to(24) bring an even more unified effort to supply the most(25) care possible to people in need.

refer to number 23 in the passage and choose the best response below.

at this point, the writer is considering adding the following true statement:

the international federation of red cross and red crescent societies is the parent organization of the american red cross.

should the writer make this addition here?

a.) yes, because it would show that the american red cross offers its services internationally.
b.) yes, because would supply a detail that is necessary to understanding the passage as a whole.
c.) no, because it would provide readers with information included elsewhere in the passage.
d.) no, because it would distract readers from the main topic of the paragraph.