Discussion Forum



Directions: Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Number of Athletes (In Hundred) who participated In a Sports Event From 5 Different Countries over The Years.

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1)

In which of the followinlg years was the total number of participants (athletes) the second highest from Country C?


A) 2005

B) 2006

C) 2007

D) 2008

E) None of these

Answer:

Option E

Explanation:

Total number of athletes from C in various vears:

2005 → (4.5 + 3.1) x 100 = (7.6 x 100) = 760;

2006 → (6.9 + 3.3) x 100 = 10.2 x 100 =1020;

2007 → (4.8 + 2.8) x 100 = (7.6 x 100) = 760;

2008 → (6.6 + 4.2) x 100 = 10.8 x 100 = 1080;

2009 → (7.9 + 6.3) x 100 = 14.2 x 100 = 1420;

2010 → (10.8 + 6.9) x 100 = 17.7 x 100 =1770.

It was second highest in 2009. So, the correct answer is (e)