HOTS English Primary 3 Comprehension

Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nThe annual Superholic Science Fair attracted 200 participants this year — double the number from last year. Of these, 120 were from primary schools, 60 were from secondary schools, and the remaining were from junior colleges. The overall champion was a Primary 5 student whose project on water filtration using natural materials won unanimous praise from the judges. The youngest participant was a Primary 3 student, while the oldest was a Junior College Year 2 student.\n\nBased ONLY on information in the passage, which statement can be concluded?

A Last year, 100 students participated in the fair.
B Primary school students were the most likely to win the fair.
C The judges preferred science projects about the environment.
D Junior College students performed better than primary school students.
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Step 1: This year's participants = 200 = double last year's number. Step 2: Calculate: 200 ÷ 2 = 100 participants last year. Step 3: This is a direct mathematical inference from the passage. Verify the other options: winning likelihood, judge preferences, and performance comparisons are not stated in the passage. Answer: Last year, 100 students participated in the fair.

Correct answer: Last year, 100 students participated in the fair.

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