The data from two random samples of 200 people regarding their favorite nuts is shown in the following table.
Almond Pistachio Cashew Walnuts Total
Sample 1 40 62 63 35 200
Sample 2 43 64 61 32 200
Based on the two samples, what percentage of the people prefer cashew nuts?
(1 point)
Responses
30.5%
31.5%
62%
31%
To find the percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts, we need to calculate the total number of people who prefer cashew nuts in both samples and then divide by the total number of people in both samples.
In Sample 1, 63 people prefer cashew nuts.
In Sample 2, 61 people prefer cashew nuts.
Total number of people who prefer cashew nuts = 63 + 61 = 124
Total number of people in both samples = 200 + 200 = 400
Percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts = (124/400) * 100 = 31%
Therefore, the correct answer is 31%.