Question 7
Sue was born on 5 January 1998 and Robert on 15 December 1987. Which statement below is true?
Editorial task: check every original statement and explain whether the source has a unique correct choice.
Original source options (retained):
(A) Sue is 11 years older than Robert; (B) On 5 January 2004 Sue is 6 years old; (C) On 5 January 2004 Robert is 16 years old; (D) When Sue was born Robert was already 11; (E) None of the statements is true
Editorial format note: this essay examines the source wording and its assumptions. The original choices are retained for comparison.
Editorial task: check every original statement and explain whether the source has a unique correct choice.
Original source options (retained):
(A) Sue is 11 years older than Robert; (B) On 5 January 2004 Sue is 6 years old; (C) On 5 January 2004 Robert is 16 years old; (D) When Sue was born Robert was already 11; (E) None of the statements is true
Editorial format note: this essay examines the source wording and its assumptions. The original choices are retained for comparison.