Which finding from the passage best supports the council's view?
When the city of Marlow closed its central road to cars in 2019, shopkeepers predicted disaster. Two years later, a survey found that foot traffic on the street had risen by a third and that the number of empty shopfronts had fallen from eleven to three. Critics argue that the survey ignored shops on side streets, where several owners reported fewer customers. Still, the council views the results as evidence that pedestrian-only zones can strengthen local commerce.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The number of empty shopfronts fell from eleven to three.
- Step 1: Identify the council's view: that pedestrianization would revitalize the commercial district.
- Step 2: Locate empirical evidence supporting this view: the passage notes that empty shopfronts fell from eleven to three.
Answer
The number of empty shopfronts fell from eleven to three.
Why not the others: Side-street complaints and shopkeepers predicting disaster challenge the council's view rather than support it.
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