Question

which u.s. state is number one? it depends on how theyre that compared. delaware was the first state to join the union, alaska is the biggest by area, and california has the largest population. but not all superlatives are so straightforward to define or measure. determining which state is the \happiest\ is exceedingly complicated.
undaunted, a team at the personal finance company wallethub® tackles the challenge. it uses statistics and surveys to publish its happiest states in america ranking every year. the 50 states get numerical scores across 30 metrics, which are grouped into three weighted categories—emotional & physical well - being, work environment, and community & environment.
emotional & physical well - being: 50 points
this category has the biggest impact on states overall scores. it includes metrics such as life expectancy, rates of depression, and participation in sports, as well as residents responses to questions about their physical health, life satisfaction, and supportive relationships. the maxim \if you snooze, you lose\ doesnt apply here. states win points if residents get adequate hours of sleep.

question 2
based on information in the article, which of these is an accurate comparison between utah and the other states?
a. utah ranked lower than new jersey in the community & environment category.
b. utah ranked higher than new jersey in the work environment category.
c. utah ranked lower than maryland in the community & environment category.
d. utah ranked higher than maryland in the emotional & physical well - being category.

Explanation:

Para resolver esta pregunta, debemos analizar la información del artículo sobre la clasificación de los estados por felicidad, que utiliza categorías como Emotional & Physical Well - Being, Work and Environment, y Community & Environment. La opción D afirma que Utah está clasificado más alto que Maryland en la categoría de Emotional & Physical Well - Being. Dado que la categoría de Emotional & Physical Well - Being tiene un gran impacto en el puntaje general y la descripción del artículo indica que métricas como la expectativa de vida, tasas de depresión y participación en deportes (que están incluidas en esta categoría) influyen, y considerando las opciones dadas, D es la más acertada. Las otras opciones (A, B, C) no coinciden con la lógica de las categorías descritas en el artículo.

Answer:

D. Utah ranked higher than Maryland in the Emotional & Physical Well - Being category.