Passage 1

It costs less to run school buses four days a week than five days a week. Electricity does not cost as much when schools are only open four days a week.

Passage 2

Cafeterias in schools that operate four days a week do not purchase as much food. Districts also spend less on custodial services in schools that are only open four days a week.

Which statement best combines the ideas from both passages?

A) Schools spend a lot of money each year on food costs.

B) It is very expensive to run school buses five days a week.

C) Schools can save money by cutting out one day of school each week.

D) Several schools have successfully chosen to be open only four days a week.

Question

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Alden Singleton

13 August, 18:19

Passage 1

It costs less to run school buses four days a week than five days a week. Electricity does not cost as much when schools are only open four days a week.

Passage 2

Cafeterias in schools that operate four days a week do not purchase as much food. Districts also spend less on custodial services in schools that are only open four days a week.

Which statement best combines the ideas from both passages?

A) Schools spend a lot of money each year on food costs.

B) It is very expensive to run school buses five days a week.

C) Schools can save money by cutting out one day of school each week.

D) Several schools have successfully chosen to be open only four days a week.

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Answers (2)

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Charlie Knapp · Answer 1

Charlie Knapp 13 August, 20:30

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Answer: The answer is c

Conor Kaiser · Answer 2

Schools can save money by cutting out one day of school each week.

Explanation:

Because they are directly saying It costs less to run school buses four days a week than five days a week. Districts also spend less on custodial services in schools that are only open four days a week. In both of the research it is stated that it cost less for 4 days than 5 days.