A recent article in newsweek stated that 25 percent of students entering collage read below the 10th grade level. Is this statement an fact or an opinion?
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Answer 1
It is a fact that would have been determined through a survey. This is evident in how it is a quantitative statement that appeared in a reputable source.
Answer 2
Fact, it uses information to make a statement. Usually opinions contain “should or “would”