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Information and IdeasVery hardReading a table of pass completions

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Passes in a season Team | Attempted | Completed A | 400 | 300 B | 250 | 200 An analyst argues that although Team A completed more passes, ____

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

  1. A. Team B completed a higher share of its passes, 80 percent against 75 percent.Correct
  2. B. Team B attempted only 250 passes.
  3. C. Team A completed 300 passes.
  4. D. Team A attempted 150 more passes than Team B.

Answer: A. Team B completed a higher share of its passes, 80 percent against 75 percent.

Shares, not counts.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Team B attempted only 250 passes.
Size alone.
C. Team A completed 300 passes.
Repeats the count.
D. Team A attempted 150 more passes than Team B.
Size alone.

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