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A shopkeeper claims that the new bus stop outside his shop has brought him more customers.

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

  1. A. Since the bus stop opened, the shop has served about 40 more customers a day than before.Correct
  2. B. The bus stop has a shelter.
  3. C. Buses stop there every fifteen minutes.
  4. D. The shop sells newspapers.

Answer: A. Since the bus stop opened, the shop has served about 40 more customers a day than before.

More customers since the stop opened.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The bus stop has a shelter.
A shelter is not customers.
C. Buses stop there every fifteen minutes.
Bus frequency is not customers.
D. The shop sells newspapers.
What is sold.

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