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The following table presents the number of Registered and Pending criminal cases (in Thousands) relating to three (3) crimes namely Larceny. Arson and Carjacking in each year from 2015 to 2020. Based on the data in the table answer the question.

Year-wise Criminal Cases (in Thousands) 

Crime

Larceny

Arson

Carjacking

Year

Registered

Pending

Registered

Pending

Registered

Pending

2015

21

15

55

29

15

12

2016

42

32

30

26

21

11

2017

35

20

60

39

50

15

2018

25

14

45

20

20

10

2019

65

44

60

49

40

22

2020

80

55

35

18

75

55

Approximately, what is the percentage of solved Carjacking cases in the year 2019 to the total number of registered cases in that year?

The correct answer is

11%

Analyzing Criminal Case Data for Percentage Calculation

The question asks us to find the approximate percentage of solved Carjacking cases in the year 2019 compared to the total number of registered cases in that same year.

Understanding Solved Cases

From the provided data table, 'Registered' cases are those that have been formally recorded, while 'Pending' cases are those that are still unresolved. Solved cases are typically considered to be the difference between registered and pending cases for a specific crime and year.

Solved Cases = Registered Cases - Pending Cases

Extracting Data for the Year 2019

Let's identify the relevant data points from the table for the year 2019:

  • Larceny: Registered = 65 (Thousands), Pending = 44 (Thousands)
  • Arson: Registered = 60 (Thousands), Pending = 49 (Thousands)
  • Carjacking: Registered = 40 (Thousands), Pending = 22 (Thousands)

Calculating Solved Carjacking Cases in 2019

Using the formula for solved cases:

Solved Carjacking Cases (2019) = Registered Carjacking (2019) - Pending Carjacking (2019)

Solved Carjacking Cases (2019) = 40 (Thousands) - 22 (Thousands) = 18 (Thousands)

So, there were approximately 18,000 solved Carjacking cases in 2019.

Calculating Total Registered Cases in 2019

The total number of registered cases in 2019 includes the registered cases for all three crimes: Larceny, Arson, and Carjacking.

Total Registered Cases (2019) = Registered Larceny (2019) + Registered Arson (2019) + Registered Carjacking (2019)

Total Registered Cases (2019) = 65 (Thousands) + 60 (Thousands) + 40 (Thousands) = 165 (Thousands)

So, there were approximately 165,000 total registered cases in 2019.

Calculating the Percentage of Solved Carjacking Cases

Now we can calculate the percentage of solved Carjacking cases in 2019 relative to the total registered cases in 2019 using the formula:

Percentage = $\left( \frac{\text{Solved Carjacking Cases (2019)}}{\text{Total Registered Cases (2019)}} \right) \times 100$

Plugging in the calculated values:

Percentage = $\left( \frac{18}{165} \right) \times 100$

Let's perform the calculation:

$\frac{18}{165} \approx 0.1090909...$

Percentage $\approx 0.1090909... \times 100 \approx 10.91\%$

Approximating the Percentage

The question asks for the approximate percentage. Our calculated value is approximately 10.91%, which is closest to 11%.

Metric Value (Thousands)
Registered Carjacking (2019) 40
Pending Carjacking (2019) 22
Solved Carjacking (2019) 18
Total Registered (2019) 165
Calculated Percentage ~10.91%

Comparing this to the given options, 11% is the closest approximation.

Revision Table: Key Calculations for Percentage

Step Calculation Result
Solved Carjacking (2019) Registered Carjacking - Pending Carjacking = 40 - 22 18 (Thousands)
Total Registered (2019) Registered Larceny + Registered Arson + Registered Carjacking = 65 + 60 + 40 165 (Thousands)
Percentage (Solved Carjacking / Total Registered) * 100 = (18 / 165) * 100 ~10.91%

Additional Information: Understanding Criminal Case Data

Analyzing criminal case data often involves understanding terms like 'registered', 'pending', and 'solved'. Registered cases represent the initial count of reported crimes. Pending cases indicate the backlog or ongoing investigations/proceedings. The difference is often used as a proxy for cases that have reached some resolution, although the definition of 'solved' can vary (e.g., arrest made, case closed). Such data helps in understanding crime rates, police efficiency, and judicial workload. Comparing these numbers year-on-year or across different crime types provides valuable insights into trends and challenges.

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