Question

the information in the table was compiled from a survey of state park users participation in various outdoor activities. note 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: Locate total in table

The overall total in the table (bottom right) is 98.3 (in thousands).

Step2: Convert to actual number

Multiply by 1000: $98.3 \times 1000 = 98300$

Answer:

b. 98,300