Information and IdeasMediumDescribing a fall, a plateau and a rise
Information and Ideas practice question
Number of cinemas in a town:
1980: 4
1990: 3
2000: 1
2010: 1
2020: 2
Which statement is best supported by the data?
- A. The number fell for two decades, held steady, and then rose.Correct
- B. The number fell in every decade shown.
- C. The number was highest in 2020.
- D. The number was never below 2.
Answer: A. The number fell for two decades, held steady, and then rose.
4 → 3 → 1 is a fall; 1 → 1 is steady; 1 → 2 is a rise.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The number fell in every decade shown.
- 2000 to 2010 was flat and 2010 to 2020 rose.
- C. The number was highest in 2020.
- 1980's 4 is the highest.
- D. The number was never below 2.
- There was 1 cinema in 2000 and 2010.
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