1. The problem is to compare the given data sets of country counts and analyze or summarize them. 2. Since the data consists of country names and associated numbers, we can use basic statistics or comparisons. 3. For example, to find the total count for a country across all data sets, sum the values for that country. 4. Let's illustrate by calculating the total for China: - From first set: 36 - Second set: 129 - Third set: 129 - Fourth set: 311 - Fifth set: 270 Total for China = $36 + 129 + 129 + 311 + 270 = 875$ 5. Similarly, calculate totals for other countries if needed. 6. This approach helps compare the relative frequency or importance of each country in the data. 7. No specific algebraic formula is needed here; it's mainly addition and comparison. 8. If you want to analyze proportions, you can divide each country's total by the grand total of all counts. 9. For example, if the grand total is $T$, then proportion for China is $\frac{875}{T}$. 10. This method can be applied to any country in the data. Final answer: Total count for China across all data sets is $875$.