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A charity counted the volunteers who came on three days. Day | Volunteers Friday | 8 Saturday | 15 Sunday | 7 Over the three days the charity had ____

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

  1. A. 30 volunteers in total.Correct
  2. B. 15 volunteers in total.
  3. C. 23 volunteers in total.
  4. D. 8 volunteers in total.

Answer: A. 30 volunteers in total.

8 + 15 + 7 = 30.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 15 volunteers in total.
15 is Saturday alone.
C. 23 volunteers in total.
23 leaves out Sunday.
D. 8 volunteers in total.
8 is Friday alone.

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