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The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides the NSW government with data on the age of residents living in different areas across the state. After analysing this data, the government makes decisions relating to the provision of services or facilities.
Give an example of a possible decision the government might make and describe how the data might justify this decision. (2 marks)
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`text(The data might show that a large number of retirees live in a)`
`text(particular area. The government could decide to increase)`
`text(public transport in the area as the older retirees get, the more)`
`text(they rely on public transport.)`
`text{One example (of many):}`
`text(The data might show that a large number of retirees live in a)`
`text(particular area. The government could decide to increase)`
`text(public transport in the area as the older retirees get, the more)`
`text(they rely on public transport.)`