Question

A hotel sets up tables for a conference for 156 people. If each table seats 6 people, Jia says that we will need 26 tables, while Zinuo says that we will need 39 tables. Who do you agree with? Explain...

A) Jia, because 26 tables are sufficient.
B) Zinuo, because 39 tables provide more space.
C) Neither, because both calculations are incorrect.
D) Both, as the number of tables required can vary depending on table size and layout.

Answer 1

Jia is correct as 26 tables are sufficient to seat 156 people (26 tables x 6 people/table). Zinuo's calculation that 39 tables are needed is incorrect. The grouping of data can vary by event needs, but for seating, Jia's math is accurate.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the correctness of Jia and Zinuo's statements, we need to calculate the exact number of tables required to seat 156 people, assuming each table seats 6 people. We divide the total number of people by the number of people per table: 156 ÷ 6 = 26. Therefore, Jia is correct because 26 tables are sufficient to seat 156 people, with each table seating 6 people. Zinuo's statement that we would need 39 tables is not correct based on the given information, since it exceeds the necessary number of tables.

When it comes to organizing data or groupings, there may be different approaches depending on various factors such as space, the arrangement of the room, or the purpose of the tables. For example, if the event required more space for activities or comfort, one could theoretically use fewer seats per table or more tables to achieve this. However, with the data provided, the objective grouping is to seat all people using a fixed number of seats per table.