Pencils result in darker, richer marks.

a.  medium

b.  number

c.  soft

d.  hard

D. Hard

Explanation:

The harder the pencil, the lighter the marks will be, resulting in a grade level that leans towards the H. The softer the pencil, the darker the marks will be, resulting in a grade level that leans towards the B.

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