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A library counted visitors in one week for each of three branches. Branch | Adults | Children Central | 1,240 | 310 East | 380 | 420 North | 510 | 190 The librarian notes that only one branch draws more children than adults: ____

Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?

  1. A. East, with 420 children to 380 adults.Correct
  2. B. Central, with 1,240 adults.
  3. C. North, with 190 children.
  4. D. East, with 380 children.

Answer: A. East, with 420 children to 380 adults.

East is the only row where children exceed adults.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Central, with 1,240 adults.
Central has far more adults.
C. North, with 190 children.
North has more adults than children.
D. East, with 380 children.
380 is East's adult figure.

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