Question

At one of New York’s traffic signals, if more than 17 cars are held up at the intersection, a traffic officer will intervene and direct the traffic. The hourly traffic pattern from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. mimics the random numbers generated between 5 and 25. (This holds true if there are no external factors such as accidents or car breakdowns.)
Scenario

Hour

Number of Cars Held Up at Intersection

A

noon−1:00 p.m.

16

B

1:00−2:00 p.m.

24

C

2:00−3:00 p.m.

6

D

3:00−4:00 p.m.

21

E

4:00−5:00 p.m.

15

F

5:00−6:00 p.m.

24

G

6:00−7:00 p.m.

9

H

7:00−8:00 p.m.

9

I

8:00−9:00 p.m.

9

Based on the data in the table, which scenarios would require a traffic cop?

Answer 1

Scenarios B, D, and F require a police officer. In scenario B, 1:00-2:00pm, and scenario F, 5:00-6:00pm, there are 24 cars. In scenario D, 3:00-4:00pm, there are 21 cars. Both 24 and 21 are greater than 17, so a traffic officer is needed. However, in other scenarios, the number of cars are all less than 17, and no officer is needed.

Answer 2

Answer:

Scenario B ,D and F requires traffic cops.

Step-by-step explanation:

Scenario        Hour         Number of Cars Held Up at Intersection

A             noon−1:00 p.m.             16  

B             1:00−2:00 p.m.              24  

C            2:00−3:00 p.m.               6  

D            3:00−4:00 p.m.              21  

E             4:00−5:00 p.m.              15  

F             5:00−6:00 p.m.              24  

G           6:00−7:00 p.m.                9  

H           7:00−8:00 p.m.                 9  

I              8:00−9:00 p.m.                9

We are given that  if more than 17 cars are held up at the intersection, a traffic officer will intervene and direct the traffic.

So, through the given table we can see that Scenario B ,D and F has more than 17 cars .

So, Scenario B ,D and F requires traffic cops.