Which one of the following best illustrates a quantitative (rather than qualitative) change in development?

A. As a 15-year-old, LaRue has started to grow facial hair.


B. Beth used to be shy around her peers, but now she's very outgoing and makes friends easily.


C. Five-year-old Mercedes has finally learned how to carry a tune.


D. Robert knows many more addition facts than he did a few months ago.