The table below presents operational metrics for eight EV charging station networks.
| Network ID | Region | Total Chargers | Fast Chargers (%) | Average Uptime (%) | Monthly Utilization (hrs/charger) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha-1 | North | 45 | 40% | 98.2% | 310 |
| Beta-2 | South | 60 | 25% | 97.5% | 280 |
| Gamma-3 | East | 30 | 60% | 99.1% | 340 |
| Delta-4 | North | 80 | 15% | 96.8% | 290 |
| Epsilon-5 | West | 50 | 50% | 98.7% | 320 |
| Zeta-6 | South | 40 | 45% | 97.0% | 350 |
| Eta-7 | East | 70 | 30% | 99.4% | 260 |
| Theta-8 | West | 55 | 60% | 98.0% | 330 |
Statement: If the table is sorted by Region in ascending alphabetical order, and any ties in Region are broken by sorting Fast Chargers (%) in descending order, the network in the North region with the higher Monthly Utilization will appear before the other North region network.
Answer: Answer
Answer
The statement is True.
Sorting by Region alphabetically places the North region second (after East). To order the two North rows (Alpha-1 and Delta-4), we sort Fast Chargers (%) in descending order. Since 40% > 15%, Alpha-1 (Monthly Utilization = 310) precedes Delta-4 (Monthly Utilization = 290), making the statement true.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Multi-column sorting requires applying a primary sort order to a categorical column and resolving identical values using a secondary quantitative column.
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