PSAT Writing and Language Question 550: Answer and Explanation

Question: 550

Which of the following is both the most logical introduction to the sentence and supported by the information in the accompanying graph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. You will earn more than the typical American worker
• C. You will pay off your student loans in no time
• D. You could be on your way to a $60,000 salary

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Analyze the graph for this question, particularly the data about court reporter salaries. Notice that the top 10% make roughly $60,000 dollars per year, thus making choice (D) the most logical and specific option. Choice (A) is incorrect, as this is a five-figure salary. Choice (B) is true but is not directly supported by the information in the graph since there are no statistics about the average American worker's salary, just statistics about those in legal professions. In this context, choice (C) and "student loans" are wholly irrelevant.