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Information and IdeasEasy–MediumComparing a change in two rows

Information and Ideas practice question

A town recorded the number of shops on two streets in two years. Street | 2015 | 2025 High Street | 40 | 28 Mill Lane | 10 | 16 Between 2015 and 2025, ____

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

  1. A. the number of shops on High Street fell by 12 while the number on Mill Lane rose by 6.Correct
  2. B. both streets gained shops.
  3. C. Mill Lane lost 6 shops.
  4. D. High Street gained 12 shops.

Answer: A. the number of shops on High Street fell by 12 while the number on Mill Lane rose by 6.

40 to 28 is −12; 10 to 16 is +6.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. both streets gained shops.
High Street lost shops.
C. Mill Lane lost 6 shops.
Mill Lane gained.
D. High Street gained 12 shops.
High Street lost.

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