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In 1986, what was the approximate number of rides through cabs in the
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In 1986, what was the approximate number of rides through cabs in the city?
(A) 8000
(B) 12500
(C) 15000
(D) 20000
(E) 50000
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The first graph titled "NUMBER OF RIDES THROUGH MAXI CAB SERVICES IN CITY X, 1980-1995" shows:
- The number of Maxi Cab rides (in thousands) on the $y$-axis.
- The year on the x-axis.
From the graph:
- In 1986, the number of Maxi Cab rides is approximately 10,000 (since the $y$-axis is labeled in thousands).
Step 2: Determine the Percentage of Maxi Cab Rides
The second graph titled "MAXI CAB RIDES AS A PERCENT OF TOTAL RIDES THROUGH CABS" shows:
- The percentage of Maxi Cab rides out of the total cab rides on the $y$-axis.
- The year on the x-axis.
From the graph:
- In 1986, Maxi Cabs accounted for approximately $20 %$ of the total cab rides.
Step 3: Calculate the Total Number of Cab Rides
Let $T$ be the total number of cab rides in 1986 . We know:
Number of Maxi Cab rides $=10,000$
Percentage of Maxi Cab rides $=20 %$
Using the formula:
$$
\(\begin{gathered}
\text { Number of Maxi Cab rides }=\left(\frac{\text { Percentage }}{100}\right) \times T \\
10,000=0.20 \times T \\
T=\frac{10,000}{0.20} \\
T=50,000
\end{gathered}\)
$$
Step 4: Verify with Pie Charts (Optional)
The pie charts for 1982 and 1992 provide additional context but are not necessary for the 1986 calculation. However, they show how the market share of Maxi Cabs changed over time, which aligns with the trends in the line graphs.
Final Answer
The approximate total number of rides through cabs in the city in 1986 was 50,000.
- The number of Maxi Cab rides (in thousands) on the $y$-axis.
- The year on the x-axis.
From the graph:
- In 1986, the number of Maxi Cab rides is approximately 10,000 (since the $y$-axis is labeled in thousands).
Step 2: Determine the Percentage of Maxi Cab Rides
The second graph titled "MAXI CAB RIDES AS A PERCENT OF TOTAL RIDES THROUGH CABS" shows:
- The percentage of Maxi Cab rides out of the total cab rides on the $y$-axis.
- The year on the x-axis.
From the graph:
- In 1986, Maxi Cabs accounted for approximately $20 %$ of the total cab rides.
Step 3: Calculate the Total Number of Cab Rides
Let $T$ be the total number of cab rides in 1986 . We know:
Number of Maxi Cab rides $=10,000$
Percentage of Maxi Cab rides $=20 %$
Using the formula:
$$
\(\begin{gathered}
\text { Number of Maxi Cab rides }=\left(\frac{\text { Percentage }}{100}\right) \times T \\
10,000=0.20 \times T \\
T=\frac{10,000}{0.20} \\
T=50,000
\end{gathered}\)
$$
Step 4: Verify with Pie Charts (Optional)
The pie charts for 1982 and 1992 provide additional context but are not necessary for the 1986 calculation. However, they show how the market share of Maxi Cabs changed over time, which aligns with the trends in the line graphs.
Final Answer
The approximate total number of rides through cabs in the city in 1986 was 50,000.
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