The table below presents response metrics for eight municipal fire stations.
| Station ID | District | Average Response Time (min) | On-Time Response Rate (%) | Annual Emergency Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station 101 | North | 4.8 | 93.0% | 1,420 |
| Station 102 | North | 5.2 | 91.0% | 1,850 |
| Station 103 | East | 4.2 | 96.0% | 1,100 |
| Station 104 | South | 5.8 | 88.5% | 2,100 |
| Station 105 | West | 4.8 | 95.0% | 1,600 |
| Station 106 | East | 5.5 | 89.0% | 1,350 |
| Station 107 | West | 4.5 | 95.5% | 1,750 |
| Station 108 | South | 5.0 | 92.5% | 1,900 |
True or False: If the table is sorted in ascending order by Average Response Time (min), with any ties broken by sorting in descending order by On-Time Response Rate (%), Station 101 is ranked 4th from the top.
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Answer
True
Sorting primarily by Average Response Time (ascending) places Station 103 (4.2) first, Station 107 (4.5) second, and creates a tie between Station 101 and Station 105 at 4.8 minutes. Applying the secondary sort by On-Time Response Rate (descending) puts Station 105 (95.0%) in 3rd place and Station 101 (93.0%) in 4th place, confirming the statement.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Multi-Column Table Sorting and Tie-Breaking
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