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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Route A is 40 kilometres, takes 45 minutes, and has a 5-dollar toll. - Route B is 55 kilometres, takes 40 minutes, and has no toll. - Fuel costs 15 cents per kilometre.

The student wants to argue that Route B is cheaper despite being longer. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Route B costs 8.25 dollars in fuel and nothing in tolls, while Route A costs 6 dollars in fuel plus a 5-dollar toll, 11 dollars in all.Correct
  2. B. Route B is 15 kilometres longer than Route A.
  3. C. Route A has a 5-dollar toll.
  4. D. Route B takes 40 minutes.

Answer: A. Route B costs 8.25 dollars in fuel and nothing in tolls, while Route A costs 6 dollars in fuel plus a 5-dollar toll, 11 dollars in all.

Fuel plus toll, both routes.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Route B is 15 kilometres longer than Route A.
A point against B.
C. Route A has a 5-dollar toll.
Half the comparison.
D. Route B takes 40 minutes.
Time, not cost.

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