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Winning times in a school's 100-metre race (seconds) Year | Boys | Girls 2022 | 12.4 | 13.1 2023 | 12.2 | 12.8 2024 | 12.3 | 12.5 According to the table, the girls' winning time improved every year, falling from ____

Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?

  1. A. 13.1 seconds in 2022 to 12.5 seconds in 2024.Correct
  2. B. 12.4 seconds in 2022 to 12.3 seconds in 2024.
  3. C. 13.1 seconds in 2022 to 12.8 seconds in 2024.
  4. D. 12.8 seconds in 2023 to 12.5 seconds in 2022.

Answer: A. 13.1 seconds in 2022 to 12.5 seconds in 2024.

13.1, 12.8, 12.5.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 12.4 seconds in 2022 to 12.3 seconds in 2024.
The boys' times.
C. 13.1 seconds in 2022 to 12.8 seconds in 2024.
12.8 is the 2023 time.
D. 12.8 seconds in 2023 to 12.5 seconds in 2022.
The years are reversed.

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