A 2023 survey reported the percentage of adults who say they read a book in the past year, by region: Northeast, 78%; Midwest, 70%; South, 64%; West, 76%. The researchers concluded the South has the lowest rate. The strongest support is ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- Acheck_circle
the South's 64%, the lowest of the four regions.
- B
the West's 76%.
- C
the Northeast's 78%.
- D
the Midwest's 70%.
Explanation
"Lowest rate" is directly supported by the South's 64%, the smallest value in the table.