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% 30.5% 62% 62% 31.5% 31.5% 31%
The total number of people in Sample 1 who prefer cashew nuts is 63, and the total number of people in Sample 2 who prefer cashew nuts is 61. Therefore, the total number of people who prefer cashew nuts in both samples is 63 + 61 = 124.
The total number of people in both samples is 200 + 200 = 400.
So, the percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts is (124/400) x 100% = 31%.
Therefore, the correct answer is 31%.