Passenger numbers and average ticket prices at a train station

The table illustrates the hourly passenger volume and the corresponding average ticket prices at a train station over a single day. Overall, the station experiences two distinct peaks in passenger numbers, with ticket prices showing a similar trend of rising during busier periods.

The highest number of passengers is recorded at 12pm, with 700 individuals paying an average of $31 per ticket. This is closely followed by the 8am period, which sees 690 passengers at an average cost of $29. Conversely, the lowest passenger volume occurs at 4pm, with only 230 people, coinciding with a relatively low ticket price of $17.

Interestingly, the 6pm period shows a high volume of 670 passengers, yet this time slot records the lowest average ticket price of $11. In contrast, the 10am and 2pm slots show lower passenger numbers of 340 and 290 respectively, with ticket prices of $19 and $21. By 10pm, the number of passengers drops to 300, with an average ticket price of $18. The data suggests that while high demand often drives up prices, there are notable exceptions, such as the evening rush, where prices remain low despite high passenger numbers.