Question

the information in the table was compiled from a survey of state park users participation in various outdoor activities. that the table is in thousands. if a number on the table is 5.2, that means 5,200 people. participation of state park users (thousands) age hiking camping picnicking boating total 18 - 29 8.1 6.6 4.7 5.7 25.1 30 - 45 8.2 10.9 5.6 6.8 31.5 46 - 60 4.6 4.6 9.3 2.2 20.7 60+ 5.7 5.9 7.1 2.3 21.0 total 26.6 28.0 26.7 17.0 98.3 refer to the above participation of state park users table. how many people were surveyed altogether? a. 26,600 b. 98,300 c. 25,100 d. 95,800

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total in table

The total number in the table is 98.3 (in thousands).

Step2: Convert to actual number

Since 1 in the table represents 1000 people, we multiply 98.3 by 1000. So, $98.3\times1000 = 98300$.

Answer:

B. 98,300