A historian compiled the percentage of women in the U.S. Congress in four years: 1970, 3%; 1990, 6%; 2010, 17%; 2020, 27%. The historian argued that the rate of growth in female representation accelerated noticeably after 1990. To support this, the historian could cite ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- A
the 1970 figure of 3%.
- B
the 2020 figure of 27%.
- C
the simple fact that the percentage rose.
- Dcheck_circle
the gain of only 3 points from 1970 to 1990 versus 21 points from 1990 to 2020.
Explanation
"Accelerated noticeably after 1990" requires comparing pre-1990 and post-1990 growth rates. Choice B contrasts the 3-point gain (1970-1990) with the 21-point gain (1990-2020), supporting acceleration.