Question

read the claim and reason. claim: our school cafeteria should offer more meatless main dishes. reason: there are a significant number of vegetarians attending our school. what evidence best supports the students reason? though school food is funded by state and county governments, the menu is determined by school cafeteria staff. vegetarians rely on beans, nuts, and greek yogurt as alternate sources of protein in their diets. the results of a student survey suggest that twenty - three percent of the students consider themselves vegetarians. salads and meatless pasta dishes add variety to school menus and provide vegetarians with possible choices.

Explanation:

The student's reason is that there are a significant number of vegetarians. Evidence showing a specific percentage (23%) from a student survey directly quantifies "significant," best supporting the reason.

Answer:

The results of a student survey suggest that twenty-three percent of the students consider themselves vegetarians.