'Few members of the committee had read the report before the meeting, yet nearly all of them voted on it.' Which statement can be inferred?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Many members voted without having read the report
- Step 1: Few had read the report, but nearly all voted. Step 2. So many of those voting had not read it. Answer: Many members voted without having read the report. Why not the others: The passage gives no reason for not reading and does not say how members voted.
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