Directions: The following table gives the production of cookers by four plants of a company over the five years.
Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
| Year | Production (in thousands) | |||
| Plant 1 | Plant 2 | Plant 3 | Plant 4 | |
| 2018 | 35 | 25 | 40 | 45 |
| 2019 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 40 |
| 2020 | 48 | 39 | 36 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 | 40 | 35 | 48 |
| 2022 | 42 | 44 | 30 | 42 |
Which plant had the maximum average production in these five years?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Plant 4.
Plant 1:
Total production = 35 + 43 + 48 + 32 + 42 = 200
Average production = 200/5 = 40
Plant 2:
Total production = 25 + 44 + 39 + 40 + 44 = 192
Average production = 192/5 = 38.4
Plant 3:
Total production = 40 + 44 + 36 + 35 + 30 = 185
Average production = 185/5 = 37
Plant 4:
Total production: 45 + 40 + 30 + 48 + 42 = 205
Average production: 205/5 = 41
Hence, Plant 4 has the maximum average production.