Question

select the correct answer. an auto insurance company conducted a study regarding the reasons for traffic tickets. the results are shown in the two - way relative frequency table below.

traffic tickets
adult drivers	108	60	54	36	258
teen drivers	24	84	90	144	342
total	132	144	144	180	600

what percentage of traffic tickets given to teen drivers were the result of a seat belt violation?

a. 42%
b. 15%
c. 53%
d. 25%

Explanation:

Step1: Identify relevant values

Number of seat - belt violation tickets for teen drivers = 90, total number of tickets for teen drivers = 342.

Step2: Calculate the percentage

Percentage = $\frac{90}{342}\times100\%$.
$90\div342\approx0.263$, $0.263\times100\% = 26.3\%\approx26\%$.

Answer:

D. 26%