H D1 TS Q11 – Selective High School

From 1970 to 1990, spending on food in Australia climbed 46 percent. But over that same period, spending on food to be consumed at home — purchased mainly from supermarkets — grew by only 20 percent.

Which of the following statements about the period from 1970 to 1990 in Australia is best supported by the statements above?

Spending on food increased at restaurants and other food retailers over food prepared to be consumed outside of the home. Shoppers spent more on certain food products to be consumed at home that are not generally available in supermarkets. Food prices at supermarkets neither rose nor dropped relative to food prices at other food retailers. The number of people who ate at restaurants decreased relative to the number of people who ordered take-out food from restaurants.

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Which of the following statements about the period from 1970 to 1990 in Australia is best supported by the statements above?