Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating the most common answer in a survey
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A class of 30 pupils was asked how they get to school.
- 12 walk.
- 10 come by bus.
- 8 come by car.
The student wants to state the most common way the pupils get to school.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Walking is the most common way pupils in the class get to school, used by 12 of the 30.Correct
- B. Eight pupils come to school by car.
- C. The class has 30 pupils.
- D. Ten pupils come by bus.
Answer: A. Walking is the most common way pupils in the class get to school, used by 12 of the 30.
12 is the largest count.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Eight pupils come to school by car.
- The least common.
- C. The class has 30 pupils.
- Size only.
- D. Ten pupils come by bus.
- Not the most common.
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