The table shows, for each newspaper, the number of copies printed (in…
2023
The table shows, for each newspaper, the number of copies printed (in parentheses) and the number of copies distributed in each of four cities in one day. Study the data and answer the question.
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 |
Which newspaper has the highest total distribution across the four cities?
Answer: D. Newspaper X — CONCEPTTo identify the category with the greatest total across several rows, add all entries in each category over the same set of rows and compare the…
- A.
Newspaper Z
- B.
Newspaper W
- C.
Newspaper Y
- D.
Newspaper X
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Correct answer: D
CONCEPT
To identify the category with the greatest total across several rows, add all entries in each category over the same set of rows and compare the resulting totals. A separate capacity or printed-count figure should not be mixed into the requested distributed total.
APPLICATION
Add the four city-wise distribution figures for each newspaper.
Newspaper W: 1500 + 1000 + 500 + 500 = 3500.
Newspaper X: 3000 + 3500 + 1500 + 1000 = 9000.
Newspaper Y: 3500 + 3000 + 1500 + 500 = 8500.
Newspaper Z: 1000 + 1000 + 500 + 1500 = 4000.
CROSS-CHECK
Comparing 3500, 9000, 8500, and 4000 shows that 9000 is the greatest daily distribution total.
RESULT
Therefore, Newspaper X has the highest total distribution across the four cities.