Question 22·Easy·Command of Evidence
Percentage of Bus Stops with Shaded Shelter in a County by Areas’ Highest Average Summer Surface Temperature
| Highest average surface temperature (Fahrenheit) | Percentage of bus stops with shaded shelter |
|---|---|
| 90.2° | 15% |
| 97.7° | 22% |
| 102.7° | 24% |
| 111.2° | 28% |
| 125.6° | 29% |
A student is researching a bus system in a large county where surface temperatures vary by area and are hot in the summer. The student claims that all areas of the county should have more bus stops with shaded shelter, noting that the highest percentage of bus stops with shaded shelter for any area is only ______
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the student’s claim?
For SAT data interpretation questions, first rephrase what is being asked (for example, “highest percentage” or “lowest value”), then immediately go to the specific column or row that contains that type of data. Quickly scan the numbers to find the one that fits the description (such as the maximum), and only then look at the answer choices to match that exact value—never pick a number that doesn’t appear in the table or chart.
Hints
Locate the key information in the table
Focus on the right column labeled “Percentage of bus stops with shaded shelter,” since the question asks about a percentage of bus stops.
Pay attention to the word “highest”
List or scan all the percentages in that column and think about which one is largest in value.
Compare table values to the answer choices
After you identify the largest percentage in the table, check which answer choice shows that same number.
Step-by-step Explanation
Understand what the question is asking
The student’s claim mentions “the highest percentage of bus stops with shaded shelter for any area.” You are being asked to pick the number from the table that represents this highest percentage.
Find the relevant column in the table
Look at the right-hand column of the table labeled “Percentage of bus stops with shaded shelter.” The values listed there are 15%, 22%, 24%, 28%, and 29%.
Determine which percentage is the highest
To find the highest percentage, compare the numbers in that column. Start from the smallest and move up, or simply scan for the largest value among 15, 22, 24, 28, and the last value in the list.
Match the highest percentage to the answer choices
The highest value in the percentage column is 29%. The answer choice that correctly completes the claim is 29% (choice D).