Which statement is the best example of a claim? Select one:
a. The average American drinks 3.4 cups of coffee per day.
b. Scientists have shown that even decaffeinated coffee has some caffeine in it.
c. Each day Americans consume millions of cups of coffee and almost as much tea.
d. Coffee may taste good, but most Americans drink too much of it to stay healthy.

I would say d

Explanation:

Because this is like a topic sentence the other ones are more like evidence

b because i dont see anything

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.