Snow season at Whitecap Ski Resort lasts from November through April. The table shows the amount of snow received each month during the most recent snow season and the percent of the total snowfall.

Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. what's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes? a he can tell them that he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go. b he can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. c he can say that he'll hate his parents if they don't let him go. d he can ask them for the money that he needs for the trip.