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Information and Ideas practice question

Two bus routes Route | Fare | Average passengers per trip A | 2.00 dollars | 40 B | 1.50 dollars | 60 According to the table, although Route A charges the higher fare, ____

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

  1. A. Route B takes more money per trip, 90 dollars against 80.Correct
  2. B. Route B carries 60 passengers per trip.
  3. C. Route A charges 2.00 dollars.
  4. D. Route B's fare is 50 cents lower.

Answer: A. Route B takes more money per trip, 90 dollars against 80.

Fare times passengers.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Route B carries 60 passengers per trip.
Passengers alone.
C. Route A charges 2.00 dollars.
Fare alone.
D. Route B's fare is 50 cents lower.
Fare alone.

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