"Avatar," a movie released in 1998, was, as of 1999, the top-grossing movie of all time. However, in real terms, it ranked eighth in box office receipts, below an older hit movie, "Gone With the Wind." From this information, we can conclude that
A) more people went to see "Gone with the Wind" than "Avatar".
B) fewer people went to see "Gone with the Wind" than "Avatar".
C) over times, individuals movie watching habits have changed .
D) production cost of "Gone with the Wind" was much lesser than that of "Avatar"..

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Even though "Avatar" was the top-grossing movie of all time as of 1999, it did not have the highest box office receipts. "Gone With the Wind" had higher box office receipts, indicating that more people went to see that movie than "Avatar." Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices C and D are not supported by the information given. It is also not necessary to consider the production costs of the movies in order to answer this question.

"Avatar," a Movie Released in 1998, Was, as of 1999