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Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. It's given that the bar graph shows the number of each type of monkey in a sanctuary. The bar representing the number of mandrills has a height of ; therefore, there are mandrills in the sanctuary. The bar representing vervets has a height of ; therefore, there are vervets in the sanctuary. Therefore, there are , or , more vervets in this sanctuary than mandrills.
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is the number of vervets in the sanctuary.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This is the number of mandrills in the sanctuary.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.