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Information and IdeasVery hardReading a table of two clinics' vaccination rates

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Flu vaccinations at two clinics, autumn 2024 Clinic | Eligible patients | Vaccinated Riverside | 3,000 | 1,800 Hilltop | 600 | 480 A health officer argues that although Riverside vaccinated far more patients, ____

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

  1. A. Hilltop reached a larger share of its eligible patients, 80 percent against Riverside's 60 percent.Correct
  2. B. Riverside has 3,000 eligible patients.
  3. C. Hilltop vaccinated 480 patients.
  4. D. Riverside vaccinated 1,800 patients.

Answer: A. Hilltop reached a larger share of its eligible patients, 80 percent against Riverside's 60 percent.

Shares, not counts.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Riverside has 3,000 eligible patients.
Size alone.
C. Hilltop vaccinated 480 patients.
A count, no share.
D. Riverside vaccinated 1,800 patients.
Repeats Riverside's lead.

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