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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A city replaced parking spaces on one street with a row of planters and benches. - Foot traffic on the street rose 30%. - Two shops reported that deliveries became harder. - The street's café doubled its outdoor seating.

The student wants to present both a benefit and a drawback of the change. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Foot traffic on the street rose 30% after the planters and benches went in, though two shops found deliveries harder.Correct
  2. B. Foot traffic rose 30%.
  3. C. The café doubled its outdoor seating.
  4. D. The city replaced parking spaces with planters.

Answer: A. Foot traffic on the street rose 30% after the planters and benches went in, though two shops found deliveries harder.

A gain and a cost together.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Foot traffic rose 30%.
Benefit only.
C. The café doubled its outdoor seating.
Benefit only.
D. The city replaced parking spaces with planters.
Setup only.

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