Question

On average, the number of drum sets sold in Michigan each year is 127,764, which is nine times the average number of drum sets sold each year in South Dakota. How many drum sets, on average, are sold each year in South Dakota?

a) 14,196
b) 15,296
c) 13,540
d) 14,284

Answer 1

The average number of drum sets sold each year in South Dakota can be found by dividing the number of drum sets sold in Michigan by nine, which gives us the answer of 14,196.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question, we are given that the average number of drum sets sold each year in Michigan is 127,764 and it is nine times the average number of drum sets sold each year in South Dakota.

To find the average number of drum sets sold each year in South Dakota, we need to divide the number of drum sets sold in Michigan by nine.

So, the average number of drum sets sold each year in South Dakota is 127,764 / 9 = 14,196.

Therefore, the correct answer is a) 14,196.