A survey asked a group of teachers to choose their favorite type of lunch. The results of the survey are shown in the table.
Based on this data, what is the approximate probability that a teacher prefers soup? (round to the nearest hundredth)
Responses
A 0.270.27
B 0.240.24
C 0.330.33
D 0.21
The probability of a teacher preferring soup can be found by dividing the number of teachers who chose soup by the total number of teachers surveyed:
0.27 (or 27%) of the teachers surveyed chose soup as their favorite lunch.
Therefore, the approximate probability that a teacher prefers soup is 0.27. Answer: A.