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Bikes rented on one Saturday Station | Morning | Afternoon A | 40 | 20 B | 15 | 45 According to the table, ____

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

  1. A. Station A is busier in the morning, while Station B is busier in the afternoon.Correct
  2. B. both stations are busier in the morning.
  3. C. Station A rented more bikes in total than Station B.
  4. D. Station B rented 15 bikes in the afternoon.

Answer: A. Station A is busier in the morning, while Station B is busier in the afternoon.

40 against 20, then 15 against 45.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. both stations are busier in the morning.
Station B's afternoon is busier.
C. Station A rented more bikes in total than Station B.
Both rented 60.
D. Station B rented 15 bikes in the afternoon.
45 in the afternoon.

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