Examine the data from a survey of farmers about their different soil types and the crops they prefer to grow. Using relative frequencies, what is the percentage chance that farmers with rocky soil prefer growing peppers? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
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Sandy soil, carrots- 120
Sandy soil, peppers- 50
Sandy soil, total- 170
Rocky soil, carrots- 100
Rocky soil, carrots- 150
Rocky soil, carrots- 250
Totals, carrots- 220
Totals, peppers- 200
Totals, total- 420
A. 66.7%
B. 60.0%
C. 75.0%
D. 150.0%
To find the percentage chance that farmers with rocky soil prefer growing peppers, we will calculate the relative frequencies first.
Relative frequency of farmers with rocky soil growing peppers = (150/420) * 100 = 35.7%
Therefore, the percentage chance that farmers with rocky soil prefer growing peppers is 35.7%, rounded to the nearest tenth.
The correct answer is not provided in the options. It should be around 35.7%.