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The goals scored in a football match were recorded. Team | Goals Team A | 3 Team B | 1 Team A scored ____

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

  1. A. 2 more goals than Team B.Correct
  2. B. 4 more goals than Team B.
  3. C. 1 more goal than Team B.
  4. D. fewer goals than Team B.

Answer: A. 2 more goals than Team B.

3 − 1 = 2.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 4 more goals than Team B.
4 is the total, not the difference.
C. 1 more goal than Team B.
The difference is 2.
D. fewer goals than Team B.
Team A scored more.

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