Information and IdeasVery hardTwo measures moving in opposite directions
Information and Ideas practice question
Average monthly rent and vacancy rate in a city:
2019: $1,200, 6% vacant
2021: $1,150, 9% vacant
2023: $1,400, 3% vacant
2025: $1,450, 4% vacant
Which statement is best supported by the data?
- A. Rents fell as vacancies rose in 2021, then rents climbed as vacancies fell, with both measures changing only slightly by 2025.Correct
- B. Rents rose in every year shown.
- C. Vacancies were highest in 2023.
- D. Rents and vacancies moved in the same direction throughout.
Answer: A. Rents fell as vacancies rose in 2021, then rents climbed as vacancies fell, with both measures changing only slightly by 2025.
2021: rent down, vacancy up. 2023: rent up, vacancy down. 2025: rent +50, vacancy +1 — small moves.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Rents rose in every year shown.
- Rent fell from 1,200 to 1,150 in 2021.
- C. Vacancies were highest in 2023.
- 2023 had the LOWEST vacancy, 3%.
- D. Rents and vacancies moved in the same direction throughout.
- In 2021 and 2023 they moved in opposite directions.
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