Is London cheaper than New York?
Syllabus topic 26: Is London cheaper than New York?
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Why was accommodation not comparable?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: One stay was free
Relatives hosted her in London, unlike the rented room in New York.
What did the original numbers describe?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Different personal trips
The comparison mixed different circumstances and durations.
What did they do next?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Compare similar costs
They created a more consistent list.
Why was accommodation not comparable?
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Correct answer: One stay was free
Relatives hosted her in London, unlike the rented room in New York.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Different personal trips
The comparison mixed different circumstances and durations.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Compare similar costs
They created a more consistent list.
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