Question 85·Easy·Command of Evidence
Average Daily Screen Time by Device and Age Group
| Age group | Smartphones (hours) | Tablets (hours) | Computers (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children (8–12) | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Teenagers (13–18) | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Young adults (19–29) | 3.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
Researchers surveyed people in three age groups about their average daily screen time on different devices. Higher numbers indicate more hours spent on a device each day.
According to the table, teenagers spend an average of ____ hours per day using tablets.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
For table questions, start by underlining or repeating in your head the exact category the question asks about (here, teenagers and tablets). Then go to the table, find the correct row (age group) first, and only then move across to the correct column (device). Read the value carefully and match it directly to the answer choices, watching out for trap options that come from the right row but wrong column, or vice versa.
Hints
Focus on the right age group
Ignore the rows for children and young adults. Look only at the row labeled Teenagers (13–18).
Check the correct device column
In the Teenagers row, there are three numbers. Make sure you are looking at the number under the Tablets (hours) heading, not Smartphones or Computers.
Match the table value to an answer choice
Once you find the tablet hours for teenagers in the table, compare that number to the four answer choices and select the exact match.
Step-by-step Explanation
Understand what the question is asking
Identify the specific group and device the question mentions. Here, it asks for the average daily tablet use for teenagers (13–18).
Locate the correct row and column in the table
First, find the row labeled Teenagers (13–18). Then, in that row, move across to the Tablets (hours) column. Be careful not to look at the smartphone or computer columns by mistake.
Read the value at the intersection
At the intersection of the Teenagers (13–18) row and the Tablets (hours) column, the table shows 1.6 hours. So teenagers spend an average of 1.6 hours per day using tablets.