In most cases, an adult ticket costs at least a third more than one for a child. For twelve-year-olds and young teenagers, those extra dollars can be hard to come by. After all, there are not many steady part-time jobs open to this age group. For some, one movie can cost as much as or more than a whole week's earnings.
What claim is made in this paragraph?
The Editor Speaks Out against Unfair Entertainment Fees
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A movie ticket should cost less than the one-day earnings of a young teen.
A movie ticket should cost less than the one-day earnings of a young teen.
An adult ticket should not cost so much more than a child's ticket.
An adult ticket should not cost so much more than a child's ticket.
There should be more job opportunities for young teens.
There should be more job opportunities for young teens.
Young teens cannot afford the price of an adult ticket.
Young teens cannot afford the price of an adult ticket.
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The claim made in the paragraph is:
Young teens cannot afford the price of an adult ticket.
The passage highlights that adult tickets are significantly more expensive than child tickets, which can be a financial burden for young teenagers who have limited earning opportunities.
