Stimulus: From 1976 to 1973, total US consumption of cigarettes increased 3.4 %, and total sales of chewing tobacco rose 18%. During the same period, total US population increased 5.0 %.
Question: If the above statements are true, which of the following conclusions can be properly drawn?
1) US manufacturers of tobacco products had higher profits in 1976 than in 1973.
2) Per capita consumption of cigarettes in the US was lower in 1976 than in 1973.
3) The proportion of non-smokers in US population dropped slightly between 1973 and 1976.
4) US manufacturers of tobacco products realize a lower profit on cigarettes than on chewing tobacco.
5) A large percentage of US smokers switched from cigarettes to chewing tobacco between 1973 and 1976.
OA is B
Question: If the above statements are true, which of the following conclusions can be properly drawn?
1) US manufacturers of tobacco products had higher profits in 1976 than in 1973.
2) Per capita consumption of cigarettes in the US was lower in 1976 than in 1973.
3) The proportion of non-smokers in US population dropped slightly between 1973 and 1976.
4) US manufacturers of tobacco products realize a lower profit on cigarettes than on chewing tobacco.
5) A large percentage of US smokers switched from cigarettes to chewing tobacco between 1973 and 1976.
OA is B












