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Information and Ideas practice question

A school recorded absences in each year group for one term. Year group | Pupils | Absences 7 | 120 | 240 8 | 110 | 330 9 | 100 | 450 The head notes that absences per pupil rise with age: ____

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

  1. A. from 2 per pupil in Year 7 to 3 in Year 8 and 4.5 in Year 9.Correct
  2. B. Year 9 had 450 absences.
  3. C. Year 7 has the most pupils.
  4. D. Year 8 had 330 absences to Year 7's 240.

Answer: A. from 2 per pupil in Year 7 to 3 in Year 8 and 4.5 in Year 9.

240/120 = 2; 330/110 = 3; 450/100 = 4.5.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Year 9 had 450 absences.
A total, not a rate.
C. Year 7 has the most pupils.
Pupil numbers, not absences.
D. Year 8 had 330 absences to Year 7's 240.
Totals for two years, not rates.

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