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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A school considered replacing its printed textbooks with tablets. - Tablets would cost $300 per pupil; textbooks cost $80 per pupil per year. - Tablets last about four years. - A trial found that pupils using tablets read 20 percent less of each chapter than pupils using books. The student wants to argue for keeping printed textbooks, using the trial.

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

  1. A. Although tablets at $300 per pupil would cost less over four years than textbooks at $80 a year, the trial found that pupils using tablets read 20 percent less of each chapter, which argues for keeping the books.Correct
  2. B. Tablets would cost $300 per pupil.
  3. C. Textbooks cost $80 per pupil per year.
  4. D. Tablets last about four years.

Answer: A. Although tablets at $300 per pupil would cost less over four years than textbooks at $80 a year, the trial found that pupils using tablets read 20 percent less of each chapter, which argues for keeping the books.

Cost conceded, reading decisive.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Tablets would cost $300 per pupil.
Cost alone.
C. Textbooks cost $80 per pupil per year.
Cost alone.
D. Tablets last about four years.
Lifespan alone.

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