A random sample of 2,500 people was selected, and the people were asked to give their favorite season. Their responses, along with their age group, ar

Chaya Galloway

Chaya Galloway

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2020-11-26

2,500 people were chosen at random for the sample, and when asked which season they preferred. Their responses, along with their age group, are summarized in the two-way table below. 
 WinterSpringSummer FallTotalChildren3001700200Teens1507525025500Adults 2502502502501000Seniors30015050300800Total7304757205752500 
Among those whose favorite season is spring, what proportion are adults? 
a)2501000 
b)2502500 
c)4752500 
d)250475 
e)225475 
 

Answer & Explanation

likvau

likvau

Skilled2020-11-27Added 75 answers

Step 1
Identify the percentage of adults whose preferred season is spring.:
The value of probability is obtained by:
P(E)=Number of favourable outcomesTotal number of outcomes
P(Adults whose favorite season is spring)=Number of adults whose favorite season is springTotal number of outcomes
=2502500
Step 2
Therefore, the correct answer is “Option B.) 2502500.

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