SAT OwlQuestion bank / Command of Evidence
| City | Bike-share stations | Annual trips (millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Alton | 120 | 1.8 |
| Brisco | 340 | 2.1 |
| Corwin | 95 | 2.6 |
| Dunmore | 210 | 0.9 |
An urban planner studying bike-share programs in four cities argues that the number of stations a city installs does not, by itself, determine how heavily its program is used. As evidence, she points out that ______
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to support the planner's argument?
Corwin had the fewest stations of the four cities but the most annual trips.
Brisco had the most stations of the four cities and more annual trips than Alton.
Dunmore had more stations than Alton did.
Alton and Corwin had a combined total of 215 stations.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A
To show that station count alone does not determine use, the planner needs a case where stations and trips do not line up. Corwin has the fewest stations (95) yet the most trips (2.6 million). Choice A provides that mismatch.
Choice B is accurate, but a city with more stations having more trips suggests that station count does matter, which works against the planner's argument.
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