Question

A random sample of 200 teenagers participated in a taste test. Each teenager sampled four choices of fruit drink (labeled A, B, C, and D), and then were asked to pick a favorite. The table shows the results of this taste test.

Based on the information given, which of the following statements is true?

a) 40% of the participants were boys.
b) 10/35 of the participants who preferred B are girls.
c) The ratio of boys who preferred C is equal to the ratio of girls who preferred C.
d) 20/35 of the boys preferred D.

Answer 1

Answer:

it is c hope it helps have a good day

Answer 2

Answer:

(C) The ratio of boys who preferred C is equal to the ratio of girls who preferred C

Step-by-step explanation:

A is incorrect because the ratio of girls to boys in the survey is 120/80 which is 60%

B is incorrect because the ratio of girls who prefrerred B to the ratio of boys is 10/25 not 10/35

D is incorrect because once again 20/15 does not equal 20/35

C is the correct answer and the only correct answer despite the multiple choice question because the ratio of boys that preferred c to girls is the exact same