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Information and IdeasEasy–MediumReading a table of a runner's times

Information and Ideas practice question

A runner's 5-kilometre times this year (minutes) Month | Time January | 28 April | 26 July | 23 According to the table, the runner's time improved by ____

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

  1. A. 5 minutes between January and July.Correct
  2. B. 2 minutes between January and July.
  3. C. 3 minutes between January and April.
  4. D. 5 minutes between April and July.

Answer: A. 5 minutes between January and July.

28 to 23.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 2 minutes between January and July.
2 minutes is January to April.
C. 3 minutes between January and April.
January to April is 2 minutes.
D. 5 minutes between April and July.
April to July is 3 minutes.

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