What was the result of the programme in its first year, according to the passage?
Our city has started a new recycling programme. Residents now separate paper, plastic and glass into three bins, which are collected on different days. Officials say that the programme reduced the amount of waste sent to the landfill by one quarter in its first year. However, some residents complained that the bins take up too much space in small apartments. The city is now planning smaller bins for people who live in flats.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The waste sent to the landfill fell by one quarter
- Step 1: The passage reports a reduction of one quarter in landfill waste.
- Step 2: That was the first-year result.
Answer
The waste sent to the landfill fell by one quarter.
Why not the others: The passage does not report a doubling or complete recycling.
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