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1.2 Command of Evidence - Quantitative evidence: reading tables and graphs
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Video Game Availability by Initial Release Years

Initial release yearsPercentage of games still available
1975–19790.89
1980–19843.65
1985–198915.38
1990–199419.33
1995–199914.22

 

In a recent study, researchers found that relatively few video games released over the decades remain available today. For example, only 14.22 percent of games are still available that were initially released in blank

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

A.

2000–2004.

B.

1995–1999.

C.

1970–1974.

D.

1985–1989.

Video Game Availability by Initial Release Years Initial release years Percentage of games still available 1975-1979

Easy-difficulty · SAT Reading & Writing · Command of Evidence — Quantitative evidence: reading tables and graphs. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice B is the best answer because it most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement about video game availability. The text states that just a few games released in the past are available today and then indies that there is a period of years from which only 14.22 percent of the games released are available. The table shows that 14.22 percent of games are still available from the years 1995–1999.

Choice A is incorrect because the years 2000–2004 are not represented in the table. Choice C is incorrect because the years 1970–1974 are not represented in the table. Choice D is incorrect because the years 1985–1989 correspond to a percentage of games still available of 15.38 percent, not 14.22 percent.