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\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline
\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{\begin{tabular}{l}
States with Same-Day \\
Registration
\end{tabular}} \\
\hline 2008 & [tex]$71 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline 2012 & [tex]$71 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline
\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{\begin{tabular}{l}
States without Same-Day \\
Registration
\end{tabular}} \\
\hline 2008 & [tex]$62 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline 2012 & [tex]$59 \%$[/tex] \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Look at the table depicting voter turnout for states that allow same-day voter registration and states that do not.

What conclusion can best be drawn from the information in the table?

A. More states offered same-day registration than states that did not.

B. States with same-day registration had a higher voter turnout than states without same-day registration.

C. More voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2012, no matter what their state's registration policy.

D. Voter turnout was much the same in states with and without same-day registration.



Answer :

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To solve this question and draw the correct conclusion, we need to carefully examine the data provided in the table:

- For states with same-day registration:
- In 2008, the voter turnout was 71%.
- In 2012, the voter turnout was also 71%.

- For states without same-day registration:
- In 2008, the voter turnout was 62%.
- In 2012, the voter turnout was 59%.

From this data, let's analyze each of the given conclusions:

1. "More states offered same-day registration than states that did not."
- The table provides percentages, not the number of states. Therefore, from the given data, we cannot draw any conclusions about the number of states offering same-day registration versus those that did not.

2. "States with same-day registration had a higher voter turnout than states without same-day registration."
- We can see that in both 2008 and 2012, the voter turnout in states with same-day registration was 71%, while in states without same-day registration, it was lower (62% in 2008 and 59% in 2012). Thus, this statement is supported by the data.

3. "More voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2012, no matter what their state's registration policy."
- The only information provided is the percentage turnout, not the absolute number of voters. Therefore, we cannot conclude whether more voters cast ballots in 2008 than in 2012 based solely on the given percentages.

4. "Voter turnout was much the same in states with and without same-day registration."
- This is clearly not true based on the given data, as states with same-day registration had consistently higher voter turnout (71%) compared to states without same-day registration (62% in 2008 and 59% in 2012).

Given this analysis, the correct conclusion is:
- States with same-day registration had a higher voter turnout than states without same-day registration.

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