Expression of IdeasHardPresenting a mixed outcome
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A town introduced a 20 mph speed limit on residential streets.
- Injuries to pedestrians fell by 25%.
- Average journey times across the town rose by two minutes.
- Noise complaints fell.
The student wants to present both a benefit and a cost of the new limit. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Pedestrian injuries fell by a quarter after the 20 mph limit was introduced, though journeys across the town now take about two minutes longer.Correct
- B. Pedestrian injuries fell by 25%.
- C. Noise complaints fell.
- D. The town introduced a 20 mph limit.
Answer: A. Pedestrian injuries fell by a quarter after the 20 mph limit was introduced, though journeys across the town now take about two minutes longer.
A benefit and the cost together.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Pedestrian injuries fell by 25%.
- Benefit only.
- C. Noise complaints fell.
- Benefit only.
- D. The town introduced a 20 mph limit.
- Setup only.
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