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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumReporting a comparison

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A school compared two lunch menus over a term. - With Menu A, 62% of pupils ate a portion of vegetables daily. - With Menu B, 41% did. - Menu A cost 8% more per meal.

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

  1. A. With Menu A, 62% of pupils ate vegetables daily, compared with 41% under Menu B.Correct
  2. B. Menu A cost 8% more per meal.
  3. C. The school compared two menus.
  4. D. Under Menu B, 41% of pupils ate vegetables daily.

Answer: A. With Menu A, 62% of pupils ate vegetables daily, compared with 41% under Menu B.

Both figures side by side.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Menu A cost 8% more per meal.
Cost, not vegetable eating.
C. The school compared two menus.
Setup, no result.
D. Under Menu B, 41% of pupils ate vegetables daily.
One figure can't compare.

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