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A vet claims that the town's dogs are getting heavier.

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

  1. A. The average weight of dogs seen at the vet's practice has risen by 2 kilograms over five years.Correct
  2. B. The vet's practice has moved to a larger building.
  3. C. More people in the town own dogs than before.
  4. D. The vet sells dog food.

Answer: A. The average weight of dogs seen at the vet's practice has risen by 2 kilograms over five years.

A rise in average weight.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The vet's practice has moved to a larger building.
The building says nothing about the dogs.
C. More people in the town own dogs than before.
More dogs is not heavier dogs.
D. The vet sells dog food.
Irrelevant.

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