A particular country has 45 total states. If the areas of 40 states are added and the sum is divided by 40, the result is 19,060 square kilometers. Determine whether this result is a statistic or a parameter.

Choose the correct answer below:

A. The result is a parameter because it describes some characteristics of a population.

B. The result is a statistic because it describes some characteristics of a sample.

C. The result is a parameter because it describes some characteristics of a sample.

D. The result is a statistic because it describes some characteristics of a population.