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ID: DSAT-RW-44
Section: Digital SAT Reading & Writing (RW) - Broadly Writing - Expression of Ideas
Topic: Rhetorical Synthesis
Difficulty level: Medium

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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

Ada Lovelace was a 19th-century mathematician.
She is widely credited with writing the first algorithm intended for a computer.
Her work focused on theoretical computing and mathematical logic.
Garrett Morgan was a 20th-century inventor.
He developed practical safety devices, including a traffic signal and a safety hood (early gas mask).
His work involved creating mechanical solutions to everyday problems.

The student wants to emphasize a difference between Lovelace's and Morgan's contributions. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

AAda Lovelace and Garrett Morgan both made lasting contributions, though they lived in different centuries and worked in different fields.

BWhile Ada Lovelace focused on abstract concepts in computing, Garrett Morgan developed mechanical inventions designed for public safety.

CGarrett Morgan is remembered for inventing a traffic signal and a gas mask, while Ada Lovelace is known for her mathematical background.

DLovelace and Morgan are both recognized as pioneers whose work has had a major impact on society.

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