Question

If the given highest scores is taken, what is the least % share of Australia in the total scores of each Cup?

• A. 21%
• B. 23.9%
• C. 24.7%
• D. 26.8%

Hint:

Add each Cup's four scores, then find Australia's share of that total for every Cup.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Find the total score of each Cup.
Add the four team scores for every cup using the graph values.
Cup A total = 324 + 309 + 315 + 280 = 1228.
Cup B total = 285 + 300 + 310 + 320 = 1215.
Cup C total = 260 + 275 + 255 + 300 = 1090.
Cup D total = 290 + 330 + 310 + 315 = 1245.

Step 2: Find Australia's percentage share in each Cup.
Divide Australia's score by that Cup's total and multiply by 100.
Cup A: \( \frac{309}{1228} \times 100 = 25.16\% \).
Cup B: \( \frac{300}{1215} \times 100 = 24.69\% \).
Cup C: \( \frac{275}{1090} \times 100 = 25.23\% \).
Cup D: \( \frac{330}{1245} \times 100 = 26.51\% \).

Step 3: Compare the four shares and pick the smallest.
The shares are 25.16%, 24.69%, 25.23% and 26.51%.
The smallest value is Cup B at about 24.7%.

Final Answer:
Australia's least percentage share across the four cups is about 24.7%, from Cup B. \[ \boxed{24.7\%} \]