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Number of cinemas in a town: 1980: 4 1990: 3 2000: 1 2010: 1 2020: 2

Which statement is best supported by the data?

  1. A. The number fell for two decades, held steady, and then rose.Correct
  2. B. The number fell in every decade shown.
  3. C. The number was highest in 2020.
  4. 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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