Question ID:PT14 S2 Q5 Passage:The average literate person today spends significantly less time reading than the average literate person did 50 years ago, yet many more books are sold per year now than were sold 50 years ago. Stem:Each of the following, if true, helps resolve the apparent discrepancy above EXCEPT: Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:The population of literate people is significantly larger today than it was 50 years ago. Choice B:People who read books 50 years ago were more likely to read books borrowed from libraries than are people who read books today. Choice C:The average scholar or other person who uses books professionally today owns and consults many more different books than did the average scholar or similar professional 50 years ago. Choice D:People of 50 years ago were more likely than people are today to display large collections of books as a sign of education and good taste. Choice E:Books sold now tend to be shorter and easier to read than were books sold 50 years ago.