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
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. which activity was the most popular among the park users surveyed?
a. hiking
b. picnicking
c. boating
d. camping

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total participation for each activity

Hiking total: 26.6 (thousands), Camping total: 28.0 (thousands), Picnicking total: 26.7 (thousands), Boating total: 17.0 (thousands)

Step2: Compare the totals

We compare 26.6, 28.0, 26.7, 17.0. Since 28.0 is the largest number.

Answer:

D. camping