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Monthly takings at a gift shop Month | Takings October | $8,000 November | $11,000 December | $19,000 According to the table, takings rose each month, ending in December at ____

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

  1. A. $19,000, more than double October's $8,000.Correct
  2. B. $11,000, up from October.
  3. C. $8,000, the lowest of the three months.
  4. D. $19,000, less than November's takings.

Answer: A. $19,000, more than double October's $8,000.

19,000 is more than twice 8,000.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. $11,000, up from October.
11,000 is November.
C. $8,000, the lowest of the three months.
8,000 is October.
D. $19,000, less than November's takings.
December was higher than November.

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