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Members of a cycling club: 2020: 40 2021: 52 2022: 52 2023: 61 2024: 58

Which statement is best supported by the data?

  1. A. Membership rose, held steady for a year, rose again, and then fell slightly.Correct
  2. B. Membership rose in every year shown.
  3. C. Membership was highest in 2024.
  4. D. Membership fell between 2021 and 2022.

Answer: A. Membership rose, held steady for a year, rose again, and then fell slightly.

40 → 52 (rise), 52 → 52 (steady), 52 → 61 (rise), 61 → 58 (slight fall).

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Membership rose in every year shown.
2022 was flat and 2024 fell.
C. Membership was highest in 2024.
2023's 61 is the highest.
D. Membership fell between 2021 and 2022.
2021 and 2022 were both 52.

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