In response to '18 In 1989, rural carriers received an average of 34 cents per mile as a motor vehicle allowance.', does 'The allowance for rural carriers was 34 cents per mile on average in 1989.' serve as a counterstatement?
18 In 1989, rural carriers received an average of 34 cents per mile as a motor vehicle allowance.###The allowance for rural carriers was 34 cents per mile on average in 1989.