Set 4: Inferences
Explanation
PASSAGE
A restaurant experimented with removing dollar signs from their menu prices (writing '15' instead of '$15'). Over the following month, customers spent an average of 8% more per meal compared to the previous month with traditional pricing.
What can be inferred from the experiment?
Detailed Explanation
This question asks you to draw a logical conclusion from the text. Without dollar signs, people spent 8% more—suggesting the symbol triggers price-conscious thinking. A valid inference must be supported by evidence in the passage, even if not stated directly. Look for clues in the text that strongly suggest the answer. Avoid conclusions that require assumptions beyond what's written. Valid inferences are strongly supported by multiple pieces of evidence in the text. Be cautious of choices that go too far beyond what the passage actually states. The best inference is the one most directly supported by textual evidence.$
Key Evidence:
• "removing dollar signs"
• "spent 8% more"
Why others are wrong: A (They spent more without symbols, not less.), C (They still ordered and paid, showing understanding.), D (The format changed, not prices.).