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Question

Consider the following table which contain number of blood samples given in bracket collected by a hospital to identify blood group in a particular month. Based on the data in the table answer question.

Hospital

Hospital

Hospital

Hospital

Hospital

Reported Blood group

W

X

Y

Z

(1000)

(500)

(1000)

(500)

A Positive

300

150

350

100

B Positive

350

100

300

100

A Negative

150

50

150

50

B Negative

100

50

50

150

What is the percentage of blood group reported in the table?

The correct answer is

83.33

Analyzing Blood Sample Data and Percentage Calculation

The question asks for the percentage of blood groups reported based on the data provided in the table. The table gives information about the number of blood samples collected by four different hospitals (W, X, Y, Z) and how many of these samples were reported for specific blood groups (A Positive, B Positive, A Negative, B Negative).

Understanding the Given Data

The table provides the total number of samples collected by each hospital in brackets next to the hospital name. It also lists the number of samples reported for each blood group category under each hospital.

Hospital Total Samples Collected A Positive B Positive A Negative B Negative
W 1000 300 350 150 100
X 500 150 100 50 50
Y 1000 350 300 150 50
Z 500 100 100 50 150

Calculating Total Samples Collected

First, we need to find the total number of blood samples collected by all four hospitals combined. This is given by the numbers in brackets:

Total Collected Samples = Samples by W + Samples by X + Samples by Y + Samples by Z

Total Collected Samples = $1000 + 500 + 1000 + 500 = 3000$

Calculating Total Reported Blood Samples

Next, we need to find the total number of samples for which the blood group was reported. This is the sum of all the numbers in the columns for A Positive, B Positive, A Negative, and B Negative, across all hospitals.

Total Reported Samples = (A Positive by W+X+Y+Z) + (B Positive by W+X+Y+Z) + (A Negative by W+X+Y+Z) + (B Negative by W+X+Y+Z)

  • Total A Positive reported: $300 + 150 + 350 + 100 = 900$
  • Total B Positive reported: $350 + 100 + 300 + 100 = 850$
  • Total A Negative reported: $150 + 50 + 150 + 50 = 400$
  • Total B Negative reported: $100 + 50 + 50 + 150 = 350$

Total Reported Samples = $900 + 850 + 400 + 350 = 2500$

Calculating the Percentage of Blood Group Reported

The percentage of blood group reported is calculated by dividing the total reported samples by the total collected samples and multiplying by 100.

Percentage Reported = $\left( \frac{\text{Total Reported Samples}}{\text{Total Collected Samples}} \right) \times 100$

Percentage Reported = $\left( \frac{2500}{3000} \right) \times 100$

Percentage Reported = $\left( \frac{25}{30} \right) \times 100$

Percentage Reported = $\left( \frac{5}{6} \right) \times 100$

Percentage Reported = $0.8333... \times 100$

Percentage Reported $\approx 83.33\%$

Comparing with Options

The calculated percentage of blood group reported is approximately 83.33%. Let's compare this with the given options:

  1. 82.12%
  2. 83.33%
  3. 84.33%
  4. 84.12%

Our calculated value matches option 2.

Revision Table: Key Calculations

Description Calculation Result
Total Samples Collected $1000 + 500 + 1000 + 500$ 3000
Total A Positive Reported $300 + 150 + 350 + 100$ 900
Total B Positive Reported $350 + 100 + 300 + 100$ 850
Total A Negative Reported $150 + 50 + 150 + 50$ 400
Total B Negative Reported $100 + 50 + 50 + 150$ 350
Total Reported Samples $900 + 850 + 400 + 350$ 2500
Percentage Reported $\left( \frac{2500}{3000} \right) \times 100$ $\approx 83.33\%$

Additional Information: Data Analysis Basics

Data analysis often involves calculating percentages and proportions to understand trends and relationships within the data. In this case, we analyzed hospital blood sample data to find the proportion of collected samples that had their blood group successfully reported.

  • Total vs. Reported: It's important to distinguish between the total number of items collected or surveyed and the number of items for which specific data points were recorded or reported. The percentage calculation shows the completeness or coverage of the reported data relative to the total.
  • Percentage Formula: The general formula for percentage is $\left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100$. In this problem, the 'Part' is the total reported blood samples, and the 'Whole' is the total collected samples.
  • Data Interpretation: A higher percentage of reported data generally indicates better data collection completeness. A lower percentage might suggest issues in the collection or reporting process for some samples.
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