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A park counted its ducks in two months. Month | Ducks March | 6 April | 14 From March to April the number of ducks ____

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

  1. A. rose by 8, from 6 to 14.Correct
  2. B. fell by 8, from 14 to 6.
  3. C. stayed the same.
  4. D. rose by 20.

Answer: A. rose by 8, from 6 to 14.

14 − 6 = 8.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. fell by 8, from 14 to 6.
Reversed.
C. stayed the same.
It changed.
D. rose by 20.
20 is 6 + 14.

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