SAT OwlQuestion bank / Command of Evidence
| Year | Print book checkouts (thousands) | E-book checkouts (thousands) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 412 | 38 |
| 2018 | 398 | 61 |
| 2020 | 305 | 140 |
| 2022 | 361 | 118 |
A librarian reviewing checkout data for her library system observed that e-book checkouts in 2022 were more than three times what they had been in 2016, yet print books still made up most of the checkouts in 2022.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to support the librarian's observation?
In 2022, there were 118,000 e-book checkouts, compared with 38,000 in 2016, and there were 361,000 print book checkouts.
E-book checkouts rose from 38,000 in 2016 to 140,000 in 2020.
Print book checkouts fell from 412,000 in 2016 to 305,000 in 2020.
In 2022, there were 361,000 print book checkouts, compared with 412,000 in 2016.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A
The observation needs two things: e-book checkouts in 2022 more than tripled from 2016, and print checkouts were still the majority in 2022. Choice A gives 118,000 versus 38,000 (more than three times) and 361,000 print checkouts, far more than the 118,000 e-books.
Choice B shows e-book growth, but it uses 2020 instead of 2022 and leaves out print checkouts.
Why the other choices are wrong
- B. This uses 2020 rather than 2022 and never mentions print checkouts.
- C. This describes a drop in print checkouts but says nothing about e-books in 2022.
- D. This compares print checkouts across years and never mentions e-books.
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