B. Statements that include numbers tend to sound like "cold, hard facts," while those that do not are more likely to be viewed as opinions or unproven claims.
Which sentence from the text best explains the key difference between the two statements?
A.
When companies want to market products, they often use numbers in their campaigns.
B.
Statements that include numbers tend to sound like "cold, hard facts," while those that do not are more likely to be viewed as opinions or unproven claims.
C.
Yet statistics—information presented in number form—are notorious for telling some of the biggest falsehoods and half-truths of all.
D.
Depending on how statistics are presented, they can cause people to reach incorrect conclusions and develop mistaken ideas about an issue.
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