Use the table to answer the question
reference mountain Seaside Island,
hiking. 45 20. 12
swimming. 12. 53. 40
Given the data in the table. What is the relative frequency that the people who Prefer hiking also prefer mountains around the percentage to the nearest 10th
To find the relative frequency of people who prefer hiking also prefer mountains, divide the number of people who prefer hiking and mountains by the total number of people who prefer hiking.
Relative frequency = Number of people who prefer hiking and mountains / Total number of people who prefer hiking
Relative frequency = 45 / (45 + 20 + 12) = 45 / 77 ≈ 0.58
Convert the relative frequency to a percentage by multiplying by 100:
0.58 * 100 = 58%
Therefore, approximately 58% of people who prefer hiking also prefer mountains.