The following table shows the number of centuries scored by cricketers in the past 5 years.
Cricketers 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
A 1 0 2 1 1
B 1 2 0 0 1
C 0 0 1 1 0
D 0 1 1 0 1
E 1 0 1 0 1
The total number of centuries scored in all the years are:
- A15
- B16
- C14
- D17
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
To find the total number of centuries scored across all years and by all players, we sum all the elements inside the table matrix:
Total for Player A = 1+0+2+1+1=5
Total for Player B = 1+2+0+0+1=4
Total for Player C = 0+0+1+1+0=2
Total for Player D = 0+1+1+0+1=3
Total for Player E = 1+0+1+0+1=3
Grand Total=5+4+2+3+3=17
Total for Player A = 1+0+2+1+1=5
Total for Player B = 1+2+0+0+1=4
Total for Player C = 0+0+1+1+0=2
Total for Player D = 0+1+1+0+1=3
Total for Player E = 1+0+1+0+1=3
Grand Total=5+4+2+3+3=17