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Monthly rainfall at Mirabel Station Month | Rainfall (centimeters) April | 11 July | 2 October | 9 According to the table, ____

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

  1. A. July, with 2 centimeters, was the driest month shown.Correct
  2. B. April received less rain than July.
  3. C. October's rainfall was lower than July's.
  4. D. April and October received equal rainfall.

Answer: A. July, with 2 centimeters, was the driest month shown.

July's 2 cm is the smallest value in the table, so July was the driest month shown.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. April received less rain than July.
April (11 cm) received more rain than July (2 cm), not less.
C. October's rainfall was lower than July's.
October shows 9 cm, higher than July's 2 cm.
D. April and October received equal rainfall.
April (11) and October (9) are not equal.

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