Question

For a certain urban area, it was found that in a random sample of 4 months, an average of 25 burglaries occurred. What is the total number of burglaries for the 4-month period?

a) 100
b) 75
c) 25
d) 50

Answer 1

Find the total number of burglaries for the 4-month period, you multiply the average of 25 burglaries per month by the number of months (25 burglaries/month * 4 months = 100 burglaries). The total number of burglaries for the 4-month period is 100. Thus, the correct answer is option a) 100.

Explanation:**

In the given problem, the average number of burglaries per month is given as 25. To find the total number of burglaries for the 4-month period, you simply multiply the average by the number of months:

25 burglaries / month * 4 months = 100 burglaries

This calculation is based on the assumption that the average number of burglaries remains constant over the 4-month period. Multiplying the average by the number of months gives you the total, as averages represent a central tendency across the entire period. Therefore, the correct answer is 100 burglaries for the 4-month period.