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Information and IdeasEasy–MediumDifference between the highest and lowest months

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Books borrowed from a library each month: January: 4,100 February: 3,800 March: 4,300 April: 4,000

Which choice most accurately completes the statement? 'The month with the most borrowing exceeded the month with the least by ____ books.'

  1. A. 500Correct
  2. B. 300
  3. C. 200
  4. D. 4,300

Answer: A. 500

Most: March, 4,300. Least: February, 3,800. Difference: 500.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 300
300 is January minus February, not the highest minus the lowest.
C. 200
200 is March minus January.
D. 4,300
4,300 is March's total, not a difference.

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