Question

1. combined, which two teams did the greatest number of listeners choose?
2. between the tigers and the giants which team was more popular, or were they equally popular?
3. what percentage chose either the yankees or the braves?
4. were the tigers and giants picked more than the pirates and reds; or were they equal favorites?
5. if there were 200 listeners that were polled, how many picked the reds?

favorite baseball team
pirates 14%
reds 21%
tigers 13%
yankees 11%
braves 12%
giants 29%

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the two - highest percentages

To answer the first question, we look for the two largest percentages in the pie - chart. The Giants (29%) and the Reds (21%) have the two largest percentages.

Step2: Compare percentages for Tigers and Giants

For the second question, compare the percentages of Tigers (13%) and Giants (29%). Since 29%>13%, the Giants are more popular.

Step3: Calculate the sum for Yankees and Braves

For the third question, add the percentages of Yankees (11%) and Braves (12%). 11% + 12%=23%.

Step4: Calculate sums for different pairs

For the fourth question, calculate the sum of Tigers and Giants (13% + 29% = 42%) and the sum of Pirates and Reds (14%+21% = 35%). Since 42%>35%, Tigers and Giants were picked more.

Step5: Calculate the number for Reds

For the fifth question, if there are 200 listeners and the percentage of those who picked Reds is 21%, we use the formula $n = p\times N$, where $p = 0.21$ and $N = 200$. So $n=0.21\times200 = 42$.

Answer:

1. Giants and Reds
2. Giants
3. 23%
4. Tigers and Giants were picked more
5. 42