A New Zoo Is Being Built in the Town

question 22

Multiple Choice

A new zoo is being built in the town. The zoo will be partitioned into six different habitats (Polar, Tropical, Temperate, Savanna, Desert, and Tide Pools) . Donors have given enough money to purchase 48 interactive touch-screen educational tools. These touch-screens will be apportioned to the different habitats based on the number of different species on display. The table below gives the number of species on display in each habitat.

What is the standard divisor for this apportionment problem?

• A) 25
• B) 30
• C) 35
• D) 40
• E) None of the above.

---

Definitions:

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language, fundamental to the study of linguistics.

Histogram

A graphical representation of data where the frequency of the variables is represented by bars of different heights.

Rules Of Thumb

Simple, practical guidelines or principles, typically based on experience rather than theory, used to make judgments and decisions.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making processes, often leading to rapid judgements or problem-solving strategies.