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Time to run 5 kilometres (minutes) Runner | Before training | After training A | 30 | 26 B | 24 | 22 A coach notes that although Runner B remains the faster of the two, ____

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

  1. A. Runner A's time fell by 4 minutes, twice the improvement of Runner B.Correct
  2. B. Runner B's time fell by 4 minutes.
  3. C. Runner A now runs faster than Runner B.
  4. D. both runners improved by the same amount.

Answer: A. Runner A's time fell by 4 minutes, twice the improvement of Runner B.

4 minutes against 2.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Runner B's time fell by 4 minutes.
B fell by 2 minutes.
C. Runner A now runs faster than Runner B.
26 is slower than 22.
D. both runners improved by the same amount.
4 and 2 differ.

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