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Passengers using a station, by year (thousands): 2021: 120 2022: 150 2023: 180 2024: 175

Which statement is best supported by the data?

  1. A. Passenger numbers rose by 30,000 in each of the first two years shown and then dipped slightly in 2024.Correct
  2. B. Passenger numbers rose every year.
  3. C. 2024 had the most passengers.
  4. D. Passenger numbers doubled between 2021 and 2024.

Answer: A. Passenger numbers rose by 30,000 in each of the first two years shown and then dipped slightly in 2024.

120 → 150 → 180 is +30 each; 2024's 175 is a small dip.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Passenger numbers rose every year.
2024 fell.
C. 2024 had the most passengers.
2023's 180 is the most.
D. Passenger numbers doubled between 2021 and 2024.
175 is not double 120.

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