Which statement best defines an inference? A. the details stated directly by the author of a passage B. a conclusion based on evidence and outside knowledge C. the background information about a literary work D. a guess that relies only on the reader’s prior experiences

I would pick answer B.

Explanation: An inference is a personal belief or guess based on previous knowledge. Using the information you already know and the evidence from the text, you are able to infer certain things.

Best of luck with the rest of your studies! ☺️

well, number 1, the 1920s was not economically prosperous until the start of the lend-lease act, which employed large amounts of people in producing equipment for the allies.

b. world war ii is your answer, because wwi had already ended at 1918, and the cold war was after 1945.

~