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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 café compared two coffee-cup lids over a month. - With Lid A, 40 customers a week complained of spills. - With Lid B, 12 customers a week complained of spills. - Lid B costs 2 cents more.

The student wants to compare the two lids' spill complaints. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Spill complaints fell from 40 a week with Lid A to 12 a week with Lid B.Correct
  2. B. Lid B costs 2 cents more.
  3. C. The café compared two lids.
  4. D. With Lid B, 12 customers a week complained.

Answer: A. Spill complaints fell from 40 a week with Lid A to 12 a week with Lid B.

Both figures, both lids.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Lid B costs 2 cents more.
Cost, not spills.
C. The café compared two lids.
Setup, no result.
D. With Lid B, 12 customers a week complained.
One figure can't compare.

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