Expression of IdeasHardAcknowledging a drawback while recommending
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A school is choosing between two field-trip coaches.
- Coach A costs £300 and seats 50; Coach B costs £450 and seats 70.
- The class has 62 pupils and 6 adults.
- Booking two of Coach A would cost £600.
The student wants to recommend Coach B while acknowledging its higher price.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Although Coach B costs £450 against Coach A's £300, it seats all 68 people, whereas the party would need two of Coach A at £600.Correct
- B. Coach A costs £300.
- C. The class has 62 pupils and 6 adults.
- D. Coach B seats 70 people.
Answer: A. Although Coach B costs £450 against Coach A's £300, it seats all 68 people, whereas the party would need two of Coach A at £600.
Price conceded, capacity and the true comparison given.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Coach A costs £300.
- The cheaper coach's price alone.
- C. The class has 62 pupils and 6 adults.
- The party size alone.
- D. Coach B seats 70 people.
- Capacity without the price comparison.
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