PSAT Writing and Language Question 680: Answer and Explanation

Question: 680

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the information in the supplementary graph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. with over six years experience approached $150,000.
• C. with four to six years experience ranged between $200,000 and $250,000.
• D. fresh out of dental school were less than $60,000.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Analyze the graph for this question. This is somewhat difficult to see with the added complexity of a third dimension, but general dentists with the dark gray bar (6+ years experience) have salaries that fall somewhere between 100 and 200 thousand dollars. This is consistent with choice (B) and directly contradicts choice (A). Choice (C)'s numbers are too large, while choice (D)'s number is far too small.