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Ferry crossings cancelled because of weather Month | Scheduled | Cancelled January | 60 | 15 April | 60 | 3 July | 90 | 1 According to the table, the month with the highest share of cancelled crossings was ____

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

  1. A. January, when 15 of 60 scheduled crossings were cancelled.Correct
  2. B. July, when 90 crossings were scheduled.
  3. C. April, when 3 crossings were cancelled.
  4. D. July, when only 1 crossing was cancelled.

Answer: A. January, when 15 of 60 scheduled crossings were cancelled.

A quarter cancelled in January.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. July, when 90 crossings were scheduled.
The most scheduled, fewest cancelled.
C. April, when 3 crossings were cancelled.
3 of 60 is a small share.
D. July, when only 1 crossing was cancelled.
The lowest share.

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