Daily SAT Question 8/14

John Hoegerl

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Aug 14 • December SAT Prep 📝

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In 2018, a nationwide “Pizza Topping Census” conducted by Dr. Lila Gomez reported that pineapple was present on 26% of pizzas surveyed, nearly triple the percentage reported in Chef Marco Rossi’s 2008 “National Pizza Preferences” study. This difference is only partly attributable to the introduction of new pizza chains in the interim that specialize in unusual toppings. Another factor is that the classification of “pineapple presence” can be tricky: diced pineapple, pineapple-infused sauce, and decorative pineapple garnish can all be interpreted differently by researchers. Rossi’s study counted only pizzas with visible pineapple chunks, whereas Gomez’s team also counted pizzas with pineapple flavoring or sauce as having pineapple. Such definitional differences can significantly affect results. Interestingly, both studies reported nearly identical percentages for pepperoni, mushroom, and olive toppings, suggesting that _____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

A) Gomez’s higher pineapple percentage was largely due to her inclusion of pineapple-infused sauces and garnishes that Rossi’s study did not classify as pineapple.

B) Rossi may have underestimated the number of pepperoni pizzas due to inconsistent definitions of what qualified as pepperoni.

C) Some differences in pineapple preparation methods may have been ignored by Rossi but considered qualifying by Gomez, leading to a higher reported percentage in her study.

D) The absence of clear guidelines for identifying mushrooms may have caused Gomez’s study to undercount pizzas with mushroom toppings.

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