1.   Airline ticket prices for a trip from New York to Chicago vary widely on the Internet. The following table lists the Internet store, airline, and price for a roundtrip ticket from New York to Chicago. Consider how airline tickets vary from store to store. Reorganize the table to make it easier to compare the prices for a particular airline.
   
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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  2.   Airline ticket prices for a trip from New York to Chicago vary widely on the Internet. The following table lists the Internet store, airline, and price for a roundtrip ticket from New York to Chicago. Consider how airline tickets vary from store to store. What is the mean price of a ticket at Traveltix?
   
    A. $116.09 B. $115.96
    C. $107.74 D. $110.14
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  3.   Airline ticket prices for a trip from New York to Chicago vary widely on the Internet. The following table lists the Internet store, airline, and price for a roundtrip ticket from New York to Chicago. Consider how airline tickets vary from store to store. Which store would you recommend for the best price in general?
   
    A. Traveltix B. Fly High
    C. Just Fly Cheap D. Low Fares
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  4.   Airline ticket prices for a trip from New York to Chicago vary widely on the Internet. The following table lists the Internet store, airline, and price for a roundtrip ticket from New York to Chicago. Consider how airline tickets vary from store to store. Which airline would you recommend for the best price in general?
   
    A. Plane2000 B. Cross Country
    C. AirAm D. JumboJet
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  5.   The following map shows the normal peak times for fall foliage. Why are the leaves on trees turning colors as far south as New Mexico and Tennessee in late September while the leaves in areas to the north don't change colors until the middle of October?
   
    A. The temperatures in and around mountains are much cooler than some of the areas surrounding them. Thus, the leaves change color earlier.
    B. The temperatures in and around mountains are much warmer than some of the areas surrounding them. Thus, the leaves change color earlier.
    C. The intense heat from the summer dries out the leaves much more than in some of the surrounding areas. Thus, the leaves change color earlier.
    D. The lack of rain throughout the year dries out the leaves much more than in some of the surrounding areas. Thus, the leaves change color earlier.
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