The following table shows the number of males (M) and females (F) (in thousands) in Towns X and Y…
Town X males total 50 + 52 + 55 + 53 + 55 = 265 and Town Y males total 53 + 54 + 55 + 58 + 62 = 282. Since both averages divide by the same five years, the ratio of averages…
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The following table shows the number of males (M) and females (F) (in thousands) in Towns X and Y during the five years from 2018 to 2022. Based on the data in the table, answer the question.
| years | Town X | Town Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number of males | number of females | number of males | number of females | |
| 2018 | 50 | 49 | 53 | 50 |
| 2019 | 52 | 49 | 54 | 52 |
| 2020 | 55 | 52 | 55 | 54 |
| 2021 | 53 | 53 | 58 | 56 |
| 2022 | 55 | 52 | 62 | 55 |
Question: What is the ratio of the average number of males in Town X to the average number of males in Town Y for the given period?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Town X males total 50 + 52 + 55 + 53 + 55 = 265 and Town Y males total 53 + 54 + 55 + 58 + 62 = 282. Since both averages divide by the same five years, the ratio of averages equals
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