Question 94·Easy·Command of Evidence
Weekly Attendance at Rivertown Community Pool, June 2022 (number of visitors)
| Week | Monday | Wednesday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 128 | 142 | 150 |
| Week 2 | 135 | 146 | 158 |
| Week 3 | 140 | 151 | 162 |
| Week 4 | 137 | 148 | 160 |
A lifeguard is reviewing attendance records to determine the busiest day during June. To find out how many people visited the pool on Friday of Week 3, the lifeguard should note that the number of visitors was ______
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
For table-reading questions, first read the question stem carefully and identify exactly which row and which column you need (for example, “Week 3” and “Friday”). Then, in the table, locate the correct row on the left, trace it across to the correct column at the top, and read the value at their intersection—ignoring all other numbers that are meant to distract you. Double-check that both the week and day (or other labels) match before selecting your answer.
Hints
Focus on the table headings
Make sure you understand how the table is organized: the weeks go down the left side, and the days of the week go across the top.
Locate the correct row first
Find the row that corresponds to Week 3 before worrying about any of the numbers.
Then locate the correct column
After you have the Week 3 row, move across that row to the column for Friday and read the number in that box.
Step-by-step Explanation
Identify the correct week
Look at the leftmost column labeled "Week" and find the row for Week 3. This row contains all the attendance numbers for Week 3.
Identify the correct day
Now look at the column headings across the top: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. You need the number for Friday, so focus on the Friday column only.
Find the intersecting value and choose the answer
Follow the Week 3 row across to the Friday column. The number in that cell is 162, so the correct answer choice is C) 162.