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Information and Ideas practice question

A shopkeeper claims that her shop is busier than it was last year.

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

  1. A. The shop served 30% more customers this year than last year.Correct
  2. B. The shop has a new sign.
  3. C. The shop sells bread and milk.
  4. D. The shopkeeper has worked there for ten years.

Answer: A. The shop served 30% more customers this year than last year.

More customers than last year.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The shop has a new sign.
A sign is not customers.
C. The shop sells bread and milk.
What it sells.
D. The shopkeeper has worked there for ten years.
Irrelevant.

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