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Exam entries and top grades at a school Subject | Entries | Top grades History | 40 | 10 Physics | 20 | 8 The head of science points out that although history produced more top grades, ____

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

  1. A. physics produced them at a higher rate: 40 percent of its entries, against 25 percent for history.Correct
  2. B. history had 40 entries.
  3. C. physics had 8 top grades.
  4. D. history had twice as many entries as physics.

Answer: A. physics produced them at a higher rate: 40 percent of its entries, against 25 percent for history.

8 of 20 against 10 of 40.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. history had 40 entries.
Entries alone.
C. physics had 8 top grades.
A count, no rate.
D. history had twice as many entries as physics.
True, but not about rates of top grades.

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