Examine the data from a survey of farmers about their different soll types and the crops they prefer to grow. Using relative frequencies, what is the percentage chance that farmers with sandy soil prefer to grow carrots? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
(1 point)
• 70.6%
• 41.7%
• 120.0%
• 54.5%
c. 70.6%
To calculate the percentage chance that farmers with sandy soil prefer to grow carrots, you would use the following formula:
Relative frequency = (Number of farmers with sandy soil who prefer to grow carrots) / (Total number of farmers with sandy soil)
Let's say that out of 100 farmers with sandy soil, 50 prefer to grow carrots.
Relative frequency = 50 / 100 = 0.5
To convert this to a percentage, you multiply by 100:
0.5 * 100 = 50%
So, the percentage chance that farmers with sandy soil prefer to grow carrots is 50%, which rounded to the nearest tenth is 50.0%.
Therefore, the closest answer choice is "41.7%".