PSAT Reading Question 392: Answer and Explanation

Question: 392

The passage indicates that at the time of the author's writing there remained about what percent of potential particle vectors of the Higgs for physicists to investigate?

• A. 30%
• B. 60%
• C. 70%
• D. 95%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Line 33 reports that scientists have sifted through 70% of the particle's estimated vectors, meaning 100% – 70% = 30% of the particle vectors are left for physicists to investigate.