Consider the following table which contains number of newspapers printed…
2023
Consider the following table which contains number of newspapers printed (within bracket) in each printing press and number of newspaper distributed in a day in a particular city. Based on the data in the table, answer the question that follows.
Newspaper/City | Newspaper (W) (5000) | Newspaper (X) (10000) | Newspaper (Y) (10000) | Newspaper (Z) (5000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
City 1 | 1500 | 3000 | 3500 | 1000 |
City 2 | 1000 | 3500 | 3000 | 1000 |
City 3 | 500 | 1500 | 1500 | 500 |
City 4 | 500 | 1000 | 500 | 1500 |
What is the ratio between total number distributed newspapers W and total number distributed newspapers Z?
Answer: A. 7:8 — CONCEPTA ratio compares two totals in the requested order. If both terms share a common divisor, divide both terms by that divisor to write the ratio in…
- A.
7:8
- B.
8:9
- C.
6:7
- D.
4:5
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Correct answer: A
CONCEPT
A ratio compares two totals in the requested order. If both terms share a common divisor, divide both terms by that divisor to write the ratio in lowest terms.
APPLICATION
Add the W distributions across the four cities: 1500 + 1000 + 500 + 500 = 3500.
Add the Z distributions across the four cities: 1000 + 1000 + 500 + 1500 = 4000.
Write the requested ratio in W:Z order: 3500:4000.
Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor, 500: 3500 ÷ 500 : 4000 ÷ 500 = 7:8.
CROSS-CHECK
Scaling 7:8 by 500 gives 3500:4000, which matches the two newspaper totals.
RESULT
The required ratio is 7:8.