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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating a result of a comparison

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A café compared two coffee suppliers over a month. - With Supplier X, average daily coffee sales were 210 cups. - With Supplier Y, average daily sales were 185 cups. - Supplier Y's beans cost 15% less.

The student wants to compare the two suppliers' effect on sales. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Average daily sales were 210 cups with Supplier X and 185 with Supplier Y.Correct
  2. B. Supplier Y's beans cost 15% less.
  3. C. The café compared two suppliers.
  4. D. Supplier X sold 210 cups a day.

Answer: A. Average daily sales were 210 cups with Supplier X and 185 with Supplier Y.

Both figures side by side.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Supplier Y's beans cost 15% less.
Cost, not sales.
C. The café compared two suppliers.
Setup, no result.
D. Supplier X sold 210 cups a day.
One figure can't compare.

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