The number of applications for teaching positions in Newtown's public schools was 5.7 percent lower in 1993 than in 1985 and 5.9 percent lower in 1994 than in 1985. Despite a steadily growing student population and an increasing number of teacher resignations, however, Newtown dose not face a teacher shortage in the late 1990's.
Which of the following, if true, would contribute most to an explanation of the apparent discrepancy above?
【选项】The Newtown school board does not contemplate increasing the ratio of students to teachers in the 1990's.
Which of the following, if true, would contribute most to an explanation of the apparent discrepancy above?
【选项】The Newtown school board does not contemplate increasing the ratio of students to teachers in the 1990's.
