Table shows the number of girls enrolled in three schools A, B and C from 2017 to 2021.
| Year | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
| 2018 | 150 | 225 | 250 |
| 2019 | 275 | 150 | 199 |
| 2020 | 250 | 300 | 200 |
| 2021 | 300 | 250 | 275 |
The total number of girls enrolled in all three schools together is second highest in which year?
A2017
B2019
C2020 ✓ Correct
D2021
Correct answer: (C) 2020
Explanation
The second highest total is in 2020, so the answer is 2020.
The total in 2017 is 200 plus 150 plus 100, which is 450.
The total in 2019 is 275 plus 150 plus 199, which is 624.
The total in 2020 is 250 plus 300 plus 200, which is 750.
The total in 2021 is 300 plus 250 plus 275, which is 825.
The highest is 825 in 2021 and the next is 750 in 2020.
So the second highest total is in 2020.
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