Information and IdeasVery hardRecognising a rate that fell while a count rose
Information and Ideas practice question
A town's library:
2014: 8,000 residents, 2,000 library members
2024: 12,000 residents, 2,400 library members
Which statement is best supported by the data?
- A. The number of members rose, but the share of residents who are members fell from 25% to 20%.Correct
- B. The share of residents who are members rose.
- C. The number of members fell.
- D. The town's population fell.
Answer: A. The number of members rose, but the share of residents who are members fell from 25% to 20%.
2,000 of 8,000 is 25%; 2,400 of 12,000 is 20%.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The share of residents who are members rose.
- The share fell.
- C. The number of members fell.
- Members rose from 2,000 to 2,400.
- D. The town's population fell.
- Population rose from 8,000 to 12,000.
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