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Pupils who walk to school, by year group Year group | Pupils | Walkers Year 3 | 60 | 45 Year 6 | 90 | 45 A teacher notes that although the same number of pupils walk in each year group, ____

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

  1. A. walkers make up three quarters of Year 3 but only half of Year 6.Correct
  2. B. Year 6 has 90 pupils.
  3. C. 45 pupils walk in Year 3.
  4. D. Year 3 has fewer pupils than Year 6.

Answer: A. walkers make up three quarters of Year 3 but only half of Year 6.

45/60 against 45/90.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Year 6 has 90 pupils.
A size, no share.
C. 45 pupils walk in Year 3.
A count, no share.
D. Year 3 has fewer pupils than Year 6.
True, but not the point about walkers.

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