A 2023 study compared annual flooding events for four coastal cities: City A, 22 events; B, 8 events; C, 14 events; D, 41 events. The researchers concluded that City D has a uniquely high flood frequency. The strongest support is ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- A
City B's 8 events.
- B
City C's 14 events.
- Ccheck_circle
City D's 41 events—nearly twice as many as the next-highest city.
- D
the average across cities.
Explanation
"Uniquely high" is supported by D's nearly 2x ratio versus the next city.