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Information and IdeasEasy–MediumReading a table of bus passengers by route

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Average daily passengers on three bus routes Route | 2023 | 2024 A | 1,200 | 1,350 B | 900 | 880 C | 600 | 750 According to the table, the only route whose passengers fell between 2023 and 2024 was ____

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

  1. A. route B, which dropped from 900 to 880.Correct
  2. B. route A, which rose from 1,200 to 1,350.
  3. C. route C, which rose from 600 to 750.
  4. D. route B, which rose from 880 to 900.

Answer: A. route B, which dropped from 900 to 880.

Only B fell.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. route A, which rose from 1,200 to 1,350.
A rose.
C. route C, which rose from 600 to 750.
C rose.
D. route B, which rose from 880 to 900.
B fell, and the years are reversed.

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