To determine which community has the most children per household, we first need to calculate the average number of children per household in each community.
Community A:
- For 10 households: 26 children → Average = 26 / 10 = 2.6
- For 20 households: 52 children → Average = 52 / 20 = 2.6
- For 40 households: 104 children → Average = 104 / 40 = 2.6
- For 75 households: 195 children → Average = 195 / 75 = 2.6
Average for Community A = 2.6 children per household
Community B:
- For 12 households: 30 children → Average = 30 / 12 = 2.5
- For 24 households: 60 children → Average = 60 / 24 = 2.5
- For 50 households: 125 children → Average = 125 / 50 = 2.5
- For 85 households: 212.5 children → Average = 212.5 / 85 ≈ 2.5
Average for Community B = 2.5 children per household
Now, we can compare the averages:
- Community A: 2.6 children per household
- Community B: 2.5 children per household
Since Community A has a higher average number of children per household, it has more children overall.
To find out how many children would live in Community A if there were 1,000 households:
- Children in Community A = 2.6 children/household * 1,000 households = 2,600 children.
Thus, the correct answer is: Community A has the most children. There are 2,600 children in this community if there are 1,000 households.