One Author Suggests That the Best Way to Compare the Safety

question 1

Multiple Choice

One author suggests that the best way to compare the safety of autos versus planes is on the basis of

• A) the total number of deaths per year for each mode of travel
• B) the total number of individuals who drive versus fly.
• C) the per-hour death rate for the two modes of travel
• D) none of these, since travel rates are not comparable.

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