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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A hospital trialled a new scheduling system for operating theatres. - The number of operations per week rose by 15%. - Surgeons reported working longer days. - Patient waiting times fell by three weeks on average.

The student wants to present both the benefits and the cost of the new system. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The new system raised weekly operations by 15% and cut waiting times by three weeks, but surgeons reported longer working days.Correct
  2. B. The number of operations per week rose by 15%.
  3. C. Surgeons reported working longer days.
  4. D. The hospital trialled a new scheduling system.

Answer: A. The new system raised weekly operations by 15% and cut waiting times by three weeks, but surgeons reported longer working days.

Two benefits and the cost.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The number of operations per week rose by 15%.
One benefit only.
C. Surgeons reported working longer days.
The cost only.
D. The hospital trialled a new scheduling system.
The setup, no results.

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