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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A cafe's takings rose 30 percent in 2024. - The cafe sold no more meals in 2024 than in 2023. - In 2024 the cafe began opening for breakfast. - Breakfast customers spend less per visit but come more often. The student wants to explain how takings rose without more meals being sold.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The cafe's takings rose 30 percent in 2024 without more meals being sold because it began opening for breakfast, drawing customers who spend less per visit but come more often.Correct
  2. B. The cafe's takings rose 30 percent in 2024.
  3. C. The cafe sold no more meals in 2024 than in 2023.
  4. D. Breakfast customers spend less per visit.

Answer: A. The cafe's takings rose 30 percent in 2024 without more meals being sold because it began opening for breakfast, drawing customers who spend less per visit but come more often.

The paradox, and its resolution.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The cafe's takings rose 30 percent in 2024.
The figure without the explanation.
C. The cafe sold no more meals in 2024 than in 2023.
Half the paradox.
D. Breakfast customers spend less per visit.
Part of the explanation, no figure.

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