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Average output of two wind farms (megawatts) Site | 2020 | 2024 X | 30 | 33 Y | 10 | 18 An engineer notes that although Site X still produces more power, ____

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

  1. A. Site Y's output grew by 80 percent over the four years, against 10 percent at Site X.Correct
  2. B. Site X produced 33 megawatts in 2024.
  3. C. Site Y produced 18 megawatts in 2024.
  4. D. both sites produced more in 2024 than in 2020.

Answer: A. Site Y's output grew by 80 percent over the four years, against 10 percent at Site X.

Growth rates, not levels.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Site X produced 33 megawatts in 2024.
A level, no comparison of growth.
C. Site Y produced 18 megawatts in 2024.
A level, no comparison of growth.
D. both sites produced more in 2024 than in 2020.
True, but not the contrast.

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