To determine which community has the most children based on the average number of children per household, we first need to calculate the average number of children per household for both communities using the provided data.
Community A
- Total number of children in each case:
- For 10 households: 26 children → 26 / 10 = 2.6 children/household
- For 20 households: 52 children → 52 / 20 = 2.6 children/household
- For 40 households: 104 children → 104 / 40 = 2.6 children/household
- For 75 households: 195 children → 195 / 75 = 2.6 children/household
Average for Community A: 2.6 children/household.
Community B
- Total number of children in each case:
- For 12 households: 30 children → 30 / 12 = 2.5 children/household
- For 24 households: 60 children → 60 / 24 = 2.5 children/household
- For 50 households: 125 children → 125 / 50 = 2.5 children/household
- For 85 households: 212.5 children → 212.5 / 85 = 2.5 children/household
Average for Community B: 2.5 children/household.
Comparison
Community A averages 2.6 children per household, while Community B averages 2.5 children per household. Therefore, Community A has the most children per household.
Calculation for 1,000 households
If we assume both communities have 1,000 households:
- For Community A:
- 1,000 households × 2.6 children/household = 2,600 children.
Based on this analysis, the correct response is:
Community A has the most children. There are 2,600 children in this community if there are 1,000 households.
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