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Unsold bread at a bakery, by weekday (loaves) Day | Baked | Unsold Monday | 120 | 30 Wednesday | 120 | 12 Friday | 160 | 8 The baker notes that ____

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

  1. A. Monday has by far the most unsold bread, with 30 loaves left from 120, against 12 on Wednesday and 8 on Friday.Correct
  2. B. 160 loaves are baked on Friday.
  3. C. the same number of loaves is baked on Monday and Wednesday.
  4. D. Friday has the most loaves baked.

Answer: A. Monday has by far the most unsold bread, with 30 loaves left from 120, against 12 on Wednesday and 8 on Friday.

Monday's waste stands out.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 160 loaves are baked on Friday.
A count, no comparison of waste.
C. the same number of loaves is baked on Monday and Wednesday.
True, but not about unsold bread.
D. Friday has the most loaves baked.
True, but not about unsold bread.

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