Read this example:

In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food; in 2001, they spent more than $110 billion.

Which sentence correctly paraphrases the source information?

O A. Americans eat too much fast food, and their health is suffering.

Obesity and diabetes are associated with fast food (Schlosser 3).

O B. In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food; in 2001,

they spent more than $110 billion (Schlosser 3).

O C. Schlosser says that "in 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on

fast food; in 2001, they spent more than $110 billion" (3).

O D. Americans today spend over $100 billion more on fast food than

they did in 1970 (Schlosser 3).

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Lauryn

28 January, 23:12

Read this example:

In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food; in 2001, they spent more than $110 billion.

Which sentence correctly paraphrases the source information?

O A. Americans eat too much fast food, and their health is suffering.

Obesity and diabetes are associated with fast food (Schlosser 3).

O B. In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food; in 2001,

they spent more than $110 billion (Schlosser 3).

O C. Schlosser says that "in 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on

fast food; in 2001, they spent more than $110 billion" (3).

O D. Americans today spend over $100 billion more on fast food than

they did in 1970 (Schlosser 3).

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Abril Keith · Answer 1

D. Americans today spend over $100 billion more on fast food than they did in 1970.

Explanation:

This sentence is saying the same thing as "In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food; in 2001, they spent more than $110 billion," just in a different way, which is referred to as paraphrasing.