Question

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the table shows the number of students in each grade who participate in foreign language clubs at meadowlark high school. each student participates in only one club.
foreign language clubs
language 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
spanish 13 12 13 13
german 12 14 5 13
french 4 8 10 6
refer to the data above. which grade has the highest number of students who participate in foreign language clubs?
a. 10th grade
b. 12th grade
c. 9th grade
d. 11th grade

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate 9th grade total

$13 + 12 + 4 = 29$

Step2: Calculate 10th grade total

$12 + 14 + 8 = 34$

Step3: Calculate 11th grade total

$13 + 5 + 10 = 28$

Step4: Calculate 12th grade total

$13 + 13 + 6 = 32$

Step5: Compare all totals

$28 < 29 < 32 < 34$

Answer:

a. 10th grade