Question

The table shows the number of youth 7 years

and older that played soccer from 1996 to 2004.

Which statement is supported by the information
in the table?

A. The greatest decrease in the number of players
occurred from 1998 to 2000.

B. There were 7% fewer youth playing soccer in
2004 than in 2002.

C. The number of players in 2002 was 6% greater
than the number of players in 2000.

D. There were 10% more youth playing soccer in
1998 than in 1996.

Answer 1

The statement supported by the information in the table is C.

Using the data in the table :

Year : ____

1996 ____ 13.9

1998 ____ 13.2

2000 ____12.9

2002 ____13.7

2004 ____13.3

Examining the options given;

Option A.

Difference between 1998 to 2000:

• 13.2 - 12.9 = 0.3

This is false because Difference between 2002 and 2004 is greater :

• 13.7 - 13.3 = 0.4

Option B.

Difference : 13.7 - 13.3 = 0.4

Percentage Difference = (0.4/13.7) × 100% = 2.9%

Hence, option B is False.

Option C :

Difference : 13.7 - 12.9 = 0.8

Percentage Difference = (0.8/12.9) × 100% = 6.2% ≈ 6%

Hence, option C is True.

Option D:

Difference : 13.9 - 13.2 = 0.7

Percentage Difference = (0.7/13.9) × 100% = 5%

Hence, option D is False.

Complete Table :

Year : ____ Number (in millions)

1996 ____ 13.9

1998 ____ 13.2

2000 ____12.9

2002 ____13.7

2004 ____13.3