Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyReading 'up to' in a claim
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
A shop sign says 'Up to 50% off everything.' Which statement is true?
- A. Some items may be 50% off, but many may be reduced by less.Correct
- B. Every item is 50% off.
- C. Every item is at least 50% off.
- D. No item is reduced.
Answer: A. Some items may be 50% off, but many may be reduced by less.
'Up to' gives only the largest possible reduction.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Every item is 50% off.
- 'Up to' does not mean 'exactly'.
- C. Every item is at least 50% off.
- 50% is the most, not the least.
- D. No item is reduced.
- Some items are reduced.
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