Question

either a taco bar or a beverage station will be added to the cafeteria at fairview middle school.
lupe surveyed students to find out which choice they prefer. her results are shown in the two-way table.

complete each statement using data from the two-way table.
lupe surveyed more 8th graders than 7th graders.
a beverage station was most popular among 6th graders.
overall, more students prefer a ? than a ? .
beverage station
taco bar

Explanation:

Step1: Find 8th vs 7th grader count

Subtract 7th grade total from 8th grade total: $19 - 18 = 1$

Step2: Identify most popular grade for beverage

Compare beverage counts per grade: $12 > 9 > 8$

Step3: Compare overall preference totals

Compare total beverage vs taco counts: $29 > 22$

Answer:

1. Lupe surveyed $\boldsymbol{1}$ more 8th graders than 7th graders.
2. A beverage station was most popular among $\boldsymbol{6th}$ graders.
3. Overall, more students prefer a $\boldsymbol{beverage station}$ than a $\boldsymbol{taco bar}$.