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Litter collected from a beach by volunteers (kilograms): 2021: 400 2022: 360 2023: 360 2024: 300

Which statement is best supported by the data?

  1. A. The amount collected fell overall, with no change between 2022 and 2023.Correct
  2. B. The amount collected fell every year.
  3. C. The amount collected rose between 2021 and 2022.
  4. D. 2024 had the most litter collected.

Answer: A. The amount collected fell overall, with no change between 2022 and 2023.

400 → 360 → 360 → 300.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The amount collected fell every year.
2022 to 2023 was unchanged.
C. The amount collected rose between 2021 and 2022.
It fell from 400 to 360.
D. 2024 had the most litter collected.
2024's 300 is the least.

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