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The state with the highest population also had the greatest total number of postal facilities.: True
The state with the fewest total postal facilities also had the lowest average number of people per postal facility.: Not true
Each state with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined had a population of more than 15 million people.: Not true
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The table below provides data for selected states at the end of 2003, detailing estimated population and the number of postal facilities categorized into post offices, classified stations and branches, and contract stations and branches.
For each of the following statements, select True if the information in the table accurately supports the statement. Otherwise, select Not true.
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| State | Population | Post Offices | Classified Stations & Branches | Contract Stations & Branches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 626,932 | 184 | 34 | 79 |
| Alabama | 4,447,100 | 558 | 83 | 34 |
| Arkansas | 2,673,400 | 582 | 57 | 35 |
| Arizona | 5,130,632 | 198 | 97 | 147 |
| California | 33,871,648 | 1,056 | 721 | 351 |
| Colorado | 4,301,261 | 381 | 88 | 64 |
| Connecticut | 3,405,565 | 233 | 91 | 26 |
| Delaware | 783,600 | 53 | 17 | 4 |
| Florida | 15,982,378 | 457 | 377 | 271 |
| Georgia | 8,186,453 | 606 | 153 | 72 |
| Hawaii | 1,211,537 | 72 | 32 | 21 |
| Iowa | 2,926,324 | 892 | 34 | 112 |
| Idaho | 1,293,593 | 226 | 19 | 37 |
| Illinois | 12,419,293 | 1,225 | 190 | 96 |
| Indiana | 6,080,485 | 716 | 77 | 64 |
For each of the following statements, select True if the information in the table accurately supports the statement. Otherwise, select Not true.
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| Each state with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined had a population of more than 15 million people. |
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The state with the highest population also had the greatest total number of postal facilities.: True
The state with the fewest total postal facilities also had the lowest average number of people per postal facility.: Not true
Each state with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined had a population of more than 15 million people.: Not true
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Official Solution:
Statement 1:
The state with the highest population is California, which has 1,056 + 721 + 351 ≈ 2,100 postal facilities. The only state that comes close is Illinois, with 1,225 + 190 + 96 ≈ 1,500 postal facilities, which is still fewer than California. Therefore, this statement is True.
Statement 2:
Sorting by Post Offices, we can see that the state with the fewest total postal facilities is Delaware, with 53 + 17 + 4 = 74 postal facilities (it has the smallest number of facilities in each category). The population of Delaware is 783,600, giving an average of 783,600/74 ≈ 11,000 people per postal facility.
We need to check whether this is the lowest number among all other states. Sort by population and check the ratio of population to postal facilities. Already, the first one, Alaska, the least populous state, has approximately 626,932/(184 + 34 + 79) ≈ 626,932/300 ≈ 2,000 people per postal facility, which is lower than Delaware’s ratio. Therefore, this statement is False.
Statement 3:
For this statement, we need to check whether all states with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities—meaning states with fewer post offices than other postal facilities—had a population of more than 15 million people. To verify, we sort the states by population and examine those with less than 15 million people to determine if they had fewer post offices than other postal facilities.
We can see that Arizona, with a population of about 5 million, has approximately 200 post offices and a total of 250 other postal facilities. Therefore, there is at least one state, Arizona, with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined that does not have a population of more than 15 million people. Therefore, this statement is false.
Correct answer:
The state with the highest population also had the greatest total number of postal facilities. "True"
The state with the fewest total postal facilities also had the lowest average number of people per postal facility. "Not true"
Each state with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined had a population of more than 15 million people. "Not true"
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1. We are asked to check whether the following statements are true or false.
2. The state with the highest population also had the greatest total number of postal facilities. California has the largest population (33,871,648 people) and has 1056 + 721 + 351 = 2128 total postal facilities. In addition, it also has the largest amount of Classified and Contract Stations & Branches, so only states with a larger amount of post offices could prove the statement wrong. This only works for Illinois, which has a total of 1,225 190 96 = 1511 postal facilities. 2128 > 1511. So, this statement is true.
3. The state with the fewest total postal facilities also had the lowest average number of people per postal facility. Delaware with a total of 53 + 17 + 4 = 74 postal facilities, has the fewest since in each category it was the least. Its ratio is \(\frac{783600}{74} \approx 10589\). However, a state like Alaska has a ratio of \(\frac{626932}{184 + 34 + 79} \approx 2111\). 2111 < 10589. So, this statement is false.
4. Each state with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined had a population of more than 15 million people. The following states match this criteria: California, Florida, Arizona. Arizona, however, has a population of 5,130,632, which is less than 15 million. So, this statement is false.
2. The state with the highest population also had the greatest total number of postal facilities. California has the largest population (33,871,648 people) and has 1056 + 721 + 351 = 2128 total postal facilities. In addition, it also has the largest amount of Classified and Contract Stations & Branches, so only states with a larger amount of post offices could prove the statement wrong. This only works for Illinois, which has a total of 1,225 190 96 = 1511 postal facilities. 2128 > 1511. So, this statement is true.
3. The state with the fewest total postal facilities also had the lowest average number of people per postal facility. Delaware with a total of 53 + 17 + 4 = 74 postal facilities, has the fewest since in each category it was the least. Its ratio is \(\frac{783600}{74} \approx 10589\). However, a state like Alaska has a ratio of \(\frac{626932}{184 + 34 + 79} \approx 2111\). 2111 < 10589. So, this statement is false.
4. Each state with a less than 1:1 ratio of post offices to other postal facilities combined had a population of more than 15 million people. The following states match this criteria: California, Florida, Arizona. Arizona, however, has a population of 5,130,632, which is less than 15 million. So, this statement is false.
