Study the following table and answer the questions. Which school has the…
2023
Study the following table and answer the questions.
Which school has the maximum number of players?
Answer: D. E — Concept: To find which category has the highest total in a table broken down by sub-categories, add every value in each column (one column per group), then…
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Correct answer: D
Concept: To find which category has the highest total in a table broken down by sub-categories, add every value in each column (one column per group), then compare the column sums -- the largest sum identifies the group with the maximum count.
Application:
School A: 150 + 125 + 200 + 100 + 120 = 695
School B: 200 + 175 + 195 + 130 + 180 = 880
School C: 250 + 75 + 245 + 60 + 150 = 780
School D: 230 + 100 + 200 + 40 + 130 = 700
School E: 200 + 250 + 225 + 65 + 165 = 905
Cross-check: Comparing all five totals -- 695, 880, 780, 700, and 905 -- the largest is 905, from School E. Re-adding School E's column confirms it: 200 + 250 = 450, 450 + 225 = 675, 675 + 65 = 740, 740 + 165 = 905.
Result: School E has the maximum number of players.