Teens are less likely to drink and drive compared to adults. Which statement best reflects this?

Teens are less likely to drink and drive compared to adults. Which statement best reflects this?

• A. Teens are more likely
• B. Teens are less likely
• C. Teens are equally likely
• D. Teens never drink

Answer: (B)

When a statement compares groups using “less likely,” the main idea is understanding relative probability. Saying teens are less likely to drink and drive than adults means the chance that a teen engages in that behavior is lower than the chance for an adult. It acknowledges that some teens might still do it, but on average the rate is smaller. The other options don’t fit because they either flip the comparison (more likely), deny any difference (equally likely), or make an absolute claim (teens never drink), which isn’t supported by the comparative statement.

When a statement compares groups using “less likely,” the main idea is understanding relative probability. Saying teens are less likely to drink and drive than adults means the chance that a teen engages in that behavior is lower than the chance for an adult. It acknowledges that some teens might still do it, but on average the rate is smaller. The other options don’t fit because they either flip the comparison (more likely), deny any difference (equally likely), or make an absolute claim (teens never drink), which isn’t supported by the comparative statement.