A historian compiled annual newspaper circulation (in thousands) for a single city in four years: 1880, 32; 1900, 145; 1920, 412; 1940, 580. The historian concluded that newspaper circulation grew dramatically across this period. The strongest support is ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- Acheck_circle
the 18-fold rise from 1880 (32) to 1940 (580).
- B
the 1880 figure of 32 thousand.
- C
the 1900 figure of 145 thousand.
- D
the 1920 figure of 412 thousand.
Explanation
"Grew dramatically" is supported by the 18x ratio across the period. Choice B captures it.