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A librarian claims that mystery novels are the most popular books in the library.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support the librarian's claim?

  1. A. Mystery novels are borrowed more often than books of any other kind.Correct
  2. B. The library has a large mystery section.
  3. C. The librarian enjoys mystery novels.
  4. D. The library opens at nine.

Answer: A. Mystery novels are borrowed more often than books of any other kind.

Borrowed most often: popularity measured.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The library has a large mystery section.
Size of the section is not the same as popularity.
C. The librarian enjoys mystery novels.
One person's taste.
D. The library opens at nine.
Irrelevant.

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