Question

in two sample surveys, 125 people were asked about their favorite fruit. in the first survey, 40 people chose apples, 64 chose oranges, and 21 chose bananas. in the second, 43 chose apples, 63 chose oranges, and 19 chose bananas. marianne inferred that most people prefer oranges. is this inference true based on the data? explain.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total apple - choosers

$40 + 43=83$

Step2: Calculate total orange - choosers

$64 + 63 = 127$

Step3: Calculate total banana - choosers

$21+19 = 40$

Step4: Compare the totals

Since $127>83>40$, oranges have the highest total.

Answer:

Yes, the inference is true because the total number of people who chose oranges (127) is greater than the total number of people who chose apples (83) and bananas (40) in the two - sample surveys.