Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the percentage of an average person retaining what is read once, after thirty days..

  1. 6%

  2. 5%

  3. 10%

  4. 50%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The commonly cited statistic is that people retain only about 5-10% of what they read after 30 days without reinforcement. This is from the 'learning pyramid' concept, though exact figures vary by study.

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