Question

A recent article in newsweek stated that 25 percent of students entering collage read below the 10th grade level. Is this statement an fact or an opinion?

Answer 1

It is a fact that would have been determined through a survey. This is evident in how it is a quantitative statement that appeared in a reputable source.

Answer 2

Fact, it uses information to make a statement. Usually opinions contain “should or “would”