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)
O 31%
• 62%
• 31.5%
• 30.5%
To calculate the percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts, we first need to add the number of people who prefer cashew nuts in each sample:
Sample 1: 63 people prefer cashew nuts
Sample 2: 61 people prefer cashew nuts
Total people who prefer cashew nuts = 63 + 61 = 124
Now, we divide the total number of people who prefer cashew nuts by the total number of people in both samples and multiply by 100 to get the percentage:
Percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts = (124 / 400) * 100 = 31%
So, the correct answer is 31%.