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Two delivery vans over one year Van | Kilometres driven | Litres of fuel Van A | 20,000 | 1,600 Van B | 30,000 | 2,100 The fleet manager notes that although Van B used more fuel in total, ____

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

  1. A. it was the more efficient van, using 7 litres per 100 kilometres against Van A's 8.Correct
  2. B. it drove 30,000 kilometres.
  3. C. Van A used 1,600 litres.
  4. D. Van B used 500 litres more than Van A.

Answer: A. it was the more efficient van, using 7 litres per 100 kilometres against Van A's 8.

Fuel per distance favours B.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. it drove 30,000 kilometres.
Distance alone.
C. Van A used 1,600 litres.
A total, no rate.
D. Van B used 500 litres more than Van A.
Repeats the total lead.

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