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Rainfall at a station, by season last year (mm): Spring: 150 Summer: 90 Autumn: 210 Winter: 240

Which statement is best supported by the data?

  1. A. Autumn and winter together accounted for about two thirds of the year's rainfall.Correct
  2. B. Summer was the wettest season.
  3. C. Spring had more rain than autumn.
  4. D. The year's total rainfall was under 600 mm.

Answer: A. Autumn and winter together accounted for about two thirds of the year's rainfall.

Total 690; autumn + winter = 450, about 65%.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Summer was the wettest season.
Summer's 90 is the least.
C. Spring had more rain than autumn.
150 < 210.
D. The year's total rainfall was under 600 mm.
The total is 690.

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