Determine the truth value for the simple statement. Then use these truth values to determine the truth value of the compound statement. Use the chart or graph when provided.
-In Region X, people are spending more on leisure activities. $$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Annual per capita spending in dollars: }\
\begin{array} { l r r }
\hline & 2000 & 2010 \
\hline \text { Movies } & 38 & 186 \
\text { Dining Out } & 95 & 492 \
\text { Vacations } & 502 & 1786 \
\text { Sporting Goods } & 149 & 343 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$
Per capita spending on vacations was higher in Region X in 2010 than it was in 2000 or per capita spending on dining out was less in in Region X in 2010 than it was in 2000.

Question

Determine the truth value for the simple statement. Then use these truth values to determine the truth value of the compound statement. Use the chart or graph when provided.
-In Region X, people are spending more on leisure activities. $$\begin{array}{l}
\text { Annual per capita spending in dollars: }\
\begin{array} { l r r } 
\hline & 2000 & 2010 \
\hline \text { Movies } & 38 & 186 \
\text { Dining Out } & 95 & 492 \
\text { Vacations } & 502 & 1786 \
\text { Sporting Goods } & 149 & 343 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$ 
Per capita spending on vacations was higher in Region X in 2010 than it was in 2000 or per capita spending on dining out was less in in Region X in 2010 than it was in 2000.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data shows that per capita spending on vacations increased from 502 in 2000 to 1786 in 2010, and spending on dining out increased from 95 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, making the first part of the statement true and the second part false. Since the compound statement is an "or" statement and one part is true, the overall statement is true.

Determine the Truth Value for the Simple Statement Per Capita Spending on Vacations Was Higher in Region X