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)
Responses
30.5%
30.5%
31%
31%
31.5%
31.5%
62%
31%
To calculate the percentage of people who prefer cashew nuts, you need to add up the number of people in both samples who prefer cashews (63 + 61) and divide that by the total number of people in both samples (200 + 200).
(63 + 61) / (200 + 200) = 124 / 400 = 0.31
Convert 0.31 to percentage by multiplying by 100:
0.31 * 100 = 31%
Therefore, 31% of the people in both samples prefer cashew nuts.