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Single bus fares Passenger | Fare Adult | 2.50 Child | 1.20 Senior | 1.50 According to the table, ____

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

  1. A. a child's fare is less than half an adult's fare.Correct
  2. B. a senior's fare is higher than an adult's.
  3. C. a child's fare is higher than a senior's.
  4. D. all three fares are the same.

Answer: A. a child's fare is less than half an adult's fare.

Half of 2.50 is 1.25, and 1.20 is less.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. a senior's fare is higher than an adult's.
1.50 is less than 2.50.
C. a child's fare is higher than a senior's.
1.20 is less than 1.50.
D. all three fares are the same.
They differ.

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