PSAT Reading Question 483: Answer and Explanation

Question: 483

Based on the figure, the military's effectiveness in fighting the emus can best be described as

• A. gradually increasing over time.
• B. steadily decreasing over time.
• C. relatively constant over time.
• D. generally inconsistent.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) From the figure, we can see that the forces were generally ineffective at first, improved with time, and then became particularly efficient by December. Choice (A) accurately accounts for this gradual increase in efficiency. Choices (B) and (C) do not reflect this improvement, and choice (D) inaccurately implies that we cannot find a general pattern.